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Chrysler Quotes

Voices from Chrysler's long automotive history.

One quote reflects on how prior U.S. administrations chose not to bail out the auto sector, tying government policy to Chrysler's history. Read American quotes for more.

Neither the George W. Bush nor the Obama administrations volunteered to bail out G.M., Chrysler and other parts of the auto sector. Both subscribed firmly to the longstanding American principle that government should resolutely avoid these kinds of interventions, particularly...

Quotes by Steven Rattner

The actions of hedge fund managers in exercising their fiduciary responsibilities to their investors is not the reason why Chrysler is in jeopardy.

Quotes by Scott Garrett

I remember working with Rod, though, on Chrysler Hour. I was too young and dumb to know that I was supposed to be scared of anybody or anything - like getting fired or anything like that.

Quotes by Sally Kellerman

The magnificent lobby of the Chrysler Building - faced with rare marbles, aglitter with decorative metalwork, and surmounted by a ceiling painted with a totemic image of the tower itself - leads to elevator cabs inlaid with exotic woods in...

Quotes by Martin Filler

Actions Quotes

When I look at Deco jewelry, I see the New York skyline - the Chrysler Building.

Quotes by Louise Linton

We at Chrysler borrow money the old-fashioned way. We pay it back.

Quotes by Lee Iacocca

It's my experience at Fiat and, now, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that when there is a very strong CEO, it's a good thing to be chairman.

Quotes by John Elkann

Avoiding the all-too-typical divisive trappings of a takeover and creating instead a shared transnational culture - this is one of the most important lessons learned from combining Fiat and Chrysler to create FCA.

Quotes by John Elkann

I've always found a way to make my way, and now I've had the fortune of being hired by a great company - Chrysler Corporation - one of the original Big Three.

Quotes by Joe Wurzelbacher

Aided Quotes

When I came to Detroit, if you threw a stone up in the air and it came down, it would hit an autoworker because the Chrysler Jefferson plant where my husband worked was very close also to where we lived.

Quotes by Grace Lee Boggs

The worst job I ever had was working nights in the Chrysler Building. I was part of a team of about five guys, and we polished the leather furniture.

Quotes by Gene Hackman

I became pregnant by my first love at 17 and did what my parents thought was the right thing. I married him. My first husband and I moved to Janesville, Wis., where he worked in a Chrysler plant.

Quotes by Diane Hendricks

Some people really like to have an open car that lets them see everything. Of course, others want the squinty, protected feeling of something like the Chrysler 300.

Quotes by Charles Pelly

In 1980, aided by $1.5 billion in loan guarantees from the U.S. government and his own pitchman routines on television, Lee Iacocca brought Chrysler back from the abyss.

Quotes by Carol Loomis

Always Quotes

The skyline in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rope' is made up: no, you don't get the Waldorf and the Chrysler and the Empire State buildings and a dozen other magnificent structures in one window.

Quotes by Bill Buford

Frequently Asked Questions

What historical event do these Chrysler quotes reference?
Government decisions during the auto industry bailout period, described here in general terms rather than naming specific officials.
Is there a quote about the Fiat-Chrysler merger?
Yes, one discusses avoiding typical takeover pitfalls by building a shared culture across Fiat and Chrysler.
What does 'Big Three' refer to in these quotes?
It refers to Chrysler being one of the three major original American automakers, a point of pride for one speaker.
Is there a quote about corporate leadership?
Yes, it notes that a strong CEO paired well with the chairman role at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
What's the general theme across these quotes?
Industry history and pride in Chrysler's legacy within American manufacturing. See American quotes for related sayings.

Others focus on merging Fiat and Chrysler's cultures, and pride in joining one of Detroit's original Big Three. Explore Actions quotes or Always quotes.