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.

I think when smallpox was eliminated, the whole world got pretty excited about that because it’s just such a dramatic success.

The most impactful dollars that Australia can spend are actually what goes to help the poorest.

In order for the United States to do the right things for the long term, it appears to be helpful for us to have the prospect of humiliation. Sputnik helped us fund good science - really good science: the semiconductor came out of it.

The flatter the corporate hierarchy, the more likely it is that employees will communicate bad news and act upon it.

The Ebola epidemic can serve as an early warning wake-up call to get ready. If we start now, we can be ready for the next epidemic.

The most important people is to pick people who like to write software and who are good at... good developers like working with each other. And they... they reinforce each other's skills.