It is sort of a disease when you consider yourself some kind of god, the creator of everything, but I feel comfortable about it now since I began to live it out.

I'm only rich because I know when I'm wrong.

These public-private partnerships are very, very dangerous. The most rotten part of the financial system in the US consisted of the government sponsored entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They really kicked off this crisis. The state should set the rules and enforce them - but not become involved as a market player.

The strength of this country lies in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech and thought.

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.

I chose America as my home because I value freedom and democracy, civil liberties and an open society.

The pro-Israel lobby has been remarkably successful in suppressing criticism. Politicians challenge it at their peril because of the lobby's ability to influence political contributions.