Whether you believe it a moral imperative or in the rich world's enlightened self-interest, securing the conditions that will lead to a healthy, prosperous future for everyone is a goal I believe we all share.

This is a very exciting time in the world of information. It`s not just that the personal computer has come along as a great tool. The whole pace of business is moving faster. Globalization is forcing companies to do things in new ways.

(Talking about his first computer) Like all kids we not only fooled around with our toys, we changed them. If you've ever watched a child with a cardboard carton and a box of crayons create a spaceship with cool control panels, or listened to their improvised rules, such as "Red cars can jump all others," then you know that this impulse to make a toy do more is at the heart of innovative childhood play. It is also the essence of creativity.

We need to get a broader awareness. People say climate change is really bad, but painting that picture of what you're putting at risk.

There are ecosystems like coral reefs [at risk] through ocean acidification. Those are valuable things that we should protect.

You can't have a rigid view that all new taxes are evil.

Bringing together the right information with the right people will dramatically improve a company's ability to develop and act on strategic business opportunities.