Even 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 PaulsonMy preference is for the Federal Reserve to be the systemic risk regulator, because the responsibility for identifying and limiting potential problems is a natural complement to its role in monetary policy.
Henry PaulsonWhat I've said repeatedly is, 'I think the auto industry is a very important industry.'
Henry Paulson