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I don't mind paying higher taxes, because I've done quite well and I'm blessed to live in this country.

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Jamie Dimon
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: March 13
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New York City
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Japan, Europe, [and] America probably [are] better than last year [2015], not China.
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I know the President [Barack Obama]. I like him and respect him. That does not mean I agree with all of our government's policies, whether they come from Democrats or Republicans.
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More people are working, lending is up and savings are up. These are all positive signs for a strengthening economy.
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We continued to build the business, even in the worst of times. We do business all over America.
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I don't like the term universal bank. The Chinese government legitimately wants to have a very strong economy. When they talk about SOE reform, they know that's part of it.
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I do want the tax system to be efficient and be conducive to growth, which it is not.
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I am still a Democrat. The main reason is because I don't like the Republican stance on some social values. Not that I disagree with all of them. I just don't think they have a right to impose it upon other people. I've been public about that.
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