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We built that into a wholesale business that became, really, one of the largest companies in the United States.
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"We built that into a wholesale business that became, really, one of the largest companies in the United States. We had success in building new markets, opening markets for competition, and that takes a personal toll"

- Jeffrey Skilling

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Jeffrey Skilling is referring to the success of the business he helped build. He is proud of the truth that it became one of the largest companies in the United States. He is likewise proud of the truth that they had the ability to develop brand-new markets and free markets for competition. This success, however, came at an individual cost. It took a lot of effort and dedication to achieve this success, and it was not without its challenges. Skilling is acknowledging the personal toll that this success handled him and his group. He is proud of the accomplishments they attained, but likewise acknowledges the sacrifices they made to arrive.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jeffrey Skilling somewhere between November 25, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Criminal from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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