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

The financial markets play an active role in determining what's going to happen, how the economy is going to function.

When I had made more money than I needed for myself and my family, I set up a foundation to promote the values and principles of a free and open society.

The generally accepted view is that markets are always right -- that is, market prices tend to discount future developments accurately even when it is unclear what those developments are. I start with the opposite view. I believe the market prices are always wrong in the sense that they present a biased view of the future.

We must recognize that as the dominant power in the world we have a special responsibility. In addition to protecting our national interests, we must take the leadership in protecting the common interests of humanity.

The world order needs a major overhaul.

Studying economics is not a good preparation for dealing with it.