Harvey Pitt Investor Quotations

Investor confidence is the bedrock of our markets,

Judge Webster's proven integrity and long record of accomplishment would have served the American people well, as it has time and time again, ... I continue to believe that investors would have benefited from Judge Webster's dedication to the best interest of the American people.

Swift and appropriate resolution of these investigations will protect investors, facilitate the implementation of immediate and meaningful changes in research analyst and IPO allocation practices, and help enhance investor confidence in the marketplace,

This is a significant step in addressing major concerns raised by the investing public in light of recent events, ... It is more important than ever that decisive action be taken to restore investor confidence to the financial markets, and I commend the leadership shown by the NYSE.

This commission cannot and will not tolerate a pattern of growing restatements, audit failures, corporate failures and massive investor losses, ... Somehow we have got to put a stop to the vicious cycle that has now been in evidence for far too many years.

and American investors have lost a great advocate, the legacy that he has left behind will continue to serve them well.

I don't want to do anything that gives our critics an opportunity to raise issues, but the SEC needs my leadership, ... Public investors need my leadership. And we are going to do our utmost to make sure we serve them.