Howard Schultz Quotes
[One of the questions lobbed at Schultz has to do with healthcare. Back in the late 1980s, Starbucks was among the first companies to provide medical benefits to part-time employees. Today, however, Starbucks is spending more on healthcare than on coffee, and the workforce is nervous about shrinking benefits.] We're not ever going to turn our backs on our partners [employees], ... But we need relief. Where is the money going to come from? 
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No collective-bargaining agreement is going to override the economic burden of our arena deal, now or in the future... But at the end of 2010, our lease is over. It's not that long.
- Howard Schultz
I feel a personal connection to each of our several hundred Starbucks partners and family members, as well as the community of neighbors they serve, who are victims of this disaster. Today, I am announcing a $1 million personal contribution from my family foundation to support the relief efforts.
- Howard Schultz
I think with Ray you got somebody who really is an unusual person and an unusual player in the NBA in terms of his character, his leadership and how he takes care of himself... If you were going to make a bet on someone, I think Ray Allen is the poster child for that. I feel very comfortable.
- Howard Schultz