When the government gets involved in pricing, I don't think it's the right way to look at a business.

I was a normal human being, but I did like that. I read a lot. I also liked math and science.

I am still a Democrat. The main reason is because I don't like the Republican stance on some social values. Not that I disagree with all of them. I just don't think they have a right to impose it upon other people. I've been public about that.

I don't think you could have a banker serving in a major role in Washington in the next 10 years. I just don't think it's going to happen - it's just not politically feasible - so I don't spend much time thinking about it. Do I think I could do a good job? Maybe. It's possible.

Over the longer term, China will grow by about 6% or 7% per year. The Chinese authorities usually react pretty quickly to unfolding economic events, and you've seen them recently change a whole bunch of policies to be more conducive to growth. They have the power and capability to macromanage the economy - to accomplish their growth objectives - which means they're pretty much going to come close to what they say is going to happen.

I don't mind paying higher taxes, because I've done quite well and I'm blessed to live in this country.

If you can't use dividends, it's not a bad thing to give it back to your shareholders. They'll use it somewhere else.