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.

U.S. exports to China have more than quintupled since China entered the WTO and have grown more quickly than imports. In fact, China is America's fastest-growing export market.

My preference is for the Federal Reserve to be the systemic risk regulator, because the responsibility for identifying and limiting potential problems is a natural complement to its role in monetary policy.

One of the things I enjoy the most is fishing.

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

Economic growth and environmental protection are not at odds. They're opposite sides of the same coin if you're looking at longer-term prosperity.

It's a safe banking system, a sound banking system. Our regulators are on top of it. This is a very manageable situation.