The First Nations Financial Transparency Act insulted the integrity of the very people in our communities who guide our economic policy and act as our mediators with provincial and federal governments.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Transparency is not about restoring trust in institutions. Transparency is the politics of managing mistrust.
Transparency concerning the Federal Reserve's conduct of monetary policy is desirable because better public understanding enhances the effectiveness of policy. More important, however, is that transparent communications reflect the Federal Reserve's commitment to accountability within our democratic system of government.
To stabilize the nation's public-employee pension systems and to prevent federal taxpayers from being billed for failed pension funds, I have introduced the Public Employee Pension Transparency Act in Congress.
Quite frankly, the financial community has to improve its image. The financial community has to be much more transparent than it is.
I think people have a legitimate right to minimise their tax obligations if they can, but they should pay their fair whack. I do think it's important to be transparent.
We need to keep pressure on our own governments to force more and more transparency.
One thing I detest most about the financial press is the lack of accountability. All sorts of nonsense is said without penalty.
I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders.
The financial crisis is a stark reminder that transparency and disclosure are essential in today's marketplace.
I introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a multi-faceted transparency bill that would bring unprecedented access and accountability to the federal government.