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

In just about every area of society, there's nothing more important than ethics.

There is a very real danger that financial regulation will become a wolf in sheep's clothing.

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 don't see (subprime mortgage market troubles) imposing a serious problem. I think it's going to be largely contained.

Regulation needs to catch up with innovation.

Anticompetitive practices hurt Chinese private firms nearly as much as foreign ones.