I think either party would have seen the wisdom in bailing out the American automobile industry, because one job in ten in the United States is either directly or indirectly connected to the automobile industry. You just could not let these companies go down.

In the past, (GM) produced a lot of very excellent vehicles but somehow they didn't excite anybody.

One colossal advantage of being in extra innings is that you can tell it like it is, say what you think, and largely eschew political caution.

Design can be both a manifestation of a company's design ethic and an outward communication of a company's design ethic and drive for excellence.

What do you want in a female companion? What is the first thing that attracts you. Her ability to cook and keep house or is it the way she looks? It's not politically correct, GM hates it when I draw that analogy. But it's absolutely correct."

Why did I lose? No reason, though you might like to know that I got tired, my ears started popping, the rubber came off my shoes, I got cramp, and I lost one of my contact lenses. Other than that I was in great shape.

Being able to ‘think out of the box’ presupposes you were able to think in it.