I never once considered that it was appropriate to put taxpayer money on the line in resolving Lehman Brothers.

I understand how important the automakers are to America. And I understand a bankruptcy; a failure in that industry wouldn't be a good thing. It's something we should avoid.

A Fed loan to Lehman Brothers would not have prevented a bankruptcy.

One of the most constant aspects of American life is change - and nowhere is it more evident than in our financial markets.

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.

One of the things I enjoy the most is fishing.

I've always said, 'I don't want to be irrelevant.'