Buying a home today is a complex process, but that in no way excuses home buyers from their obligation for due diligence.

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

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

Payment systems are critically important for overall market stability. On a typical business day, U.S. payment and settlement systems settle transactions valued at over $13 trillion.

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

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

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