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.
Henry PaulsonWhat I've said repeatedly is, 'I think the auto industry is a very important industry.'
Henry PaulsonEven if you don't have the authorities - and frankly I didn't have the authorities for anything - if you take charge, people will follow.
Henry Paulson