The Japanese banks are not having an easy time as they once had.

They decided to establish a museum of modern art where works by contemporary artists would be shown. Mother was viewed as a very progressive person, and not everybody liked the paintings she bought.

Mother's interest in contemporary American artists emerged during the 1920s.

I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life.

Whatever you do, if you do it hard enough you'll enjoy it. The important thing is to work and work hard.

By a museum, I assume you mean an institution dedicated to the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath. If that is done with sensitivity, I think it would be most appropriate.

I think that the best hope for peace and prosperity in the world is greater cooperation among nations, which in turn will be produced if both our governments and the people of our countries travel more and get to know each other better.