Even if you don't have the authorities - and frankly I didn't have the authorities for anything - if you take charge, people will follow.

The first priority is to make sure we have capital to continue to have capital available to put into the financial system. That's the first priority.

Buying a home today is a complex process, but that in no way excuses home buyers from their obligation for due diligence.

Our overriding goal in restructuring our financial architecture should be that taxpayers never again have to save a failing financial institution.

I'm a straightforward person. I like to be direct with people.

I don't think a bankruptcy is a good thing.

In China, export lobbies have fought for policies that favor their interests and limit foreign competition.