Lee Scott Quotes

We've got to figure out a way to cause communities to also want them, the political, organized bodies.

There are going to be some people who never want Wal-Mart. That's OK.

Many of them are doing it because they are concerned about smart growth.

I would guess that any criticism about Wal-Mart could have some element of truth with 1,500,000 people.

Because the truth is our wages are really competitive and they're good.

Don't say it's because of benefits, because our benefits are good.

I think in some ways we have allowed other people to set the agenda. Other people to define who we are.

I don't think we'll win every election.

Where we have been incorrect in what we have done, then I think we have an obligation to settle.

It's hard for us in our stores to be a leader in technology.

You know, we opened a record number of stores last year.

In some ways, people forget about average working people, and how they live their lives.

And the greeter is what sets the tone for this company and I've been on TV a little bit this morning.

Our customer base is not necessarily a leader, an early adopter.

If we take care of the customers and associates and grow the business, Wall Street will be pleased.

But they are also better, our competitors are better because Wal-Mart exists.