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

What I've said repeatedly is, 'I think the auto industry is a very important industry.'

In terms of the overall economy, we've got challenges and the big focus has got to be on recovery, on repair, and that's going to take a while.

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

I didn't get the charm gene.

India is a vibrant nation whose strength lies in its commitment to equal rights and to speech, religious and economic freedoms that enrich the lives of all citizens. India is not only the world's largest democracy; it is also a secular, pluralistic society committed to inclusive growth.

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