"At Berkshire, I both initiate and monitor every derivatives contract on our books ... If Berkshire ever gets in trouble, it will be my fault. It will not be because of the misjudgments made by a risk committee or chief risk officer."

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Source: Women In Leadership As An Economic Imperative?. Article by Warren Buffett, www.forbes.com. 2013.

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Warren Buffett is a renowned investor and philanthropist known for his value investing philosophy and leadership at Berkshire Hathaway.

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