This is essentially a lockdown on freedom of expression.

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European companies are driving the economic integration of the region. Europe has a trade surplus and relatively high rates of household income and savings. In addition, European stocks are relatively low-priced.

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We're better insulated than the S&P 500 would be, because of the type of companies our social criteria lead us away from, ... Social criteria take you away from rust-bucket America.

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We believe that there are attractive investment opportunities in Europe -- for mutual fund investors generally, and social investors in particular.

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You often find that if you look at a company and you see a better-than-average 401(k) plan, fewer than average part-time workers, various indicators of this nature, (you are looking at a) strong, forward-looking management in a high quality culture.

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We believe that the Fund's strong investment performance and growth in assets clearly indicate that the era of socially responsible investing is beginning to dawn.

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The history of this industry grew out of the old fashioned approach to morality, ... One hundred years ago the Methodists thought it was a sin to make money off of tobacco or alcohol and what came out of that was positive social change.

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