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

One of the things I enjoy the most is fishing.

Every global concern - economic, environmental or security-related - can be addressed more effectively when the U.S. and China work together.

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

It is the policy of the federal government to use all resources at its disposal to make our financial system stronger.

I don't think a bankruptcy is a good thing.

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