There is always a divergence between our perception and what actually exists.

You could adjust the punishment to fit the infraction. Even a small fine would be enough to bring an errant government to heel.

A global economy is characterized not only by the free movement of goods and services but, more important, by the free movement of ideas and of capital.

There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It's not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well.

Well, you know, I was a human being before I became a businessman.

Any central bank should only be in charge of liquidity. Solvency is a matter for the treasury.

Markets are imperfect. So you do need regulation, knowing that the regulators are also human.