Political debate is more interested in manipulating the truth, than finding the truth.

The global crisis is caused by pathologies inherent in the global financial system itself.

Financial markets ... resent any kind of government interference but they hold a belief deep down that if conditions get really rough the authorities will step in.

Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.

Giving government aid to a bank basically transforms it into a utility. The huge salaries in this sector are only a symptom of a more profound misalignment. The profitability of the finance industry has been excessive. [...] That was absurd.

I commissioned two political experts to advise me about what I could do to oppose the re-election of President Bush.

Increase your bets when you are confident and scale down your positions when you don't have conviction.