We have a lot of people who are Republicans, a lot of people who are Democrats, and it's not just because of business reasons.

I hate the word universal, because I don't know exactly what it means. The question is, does it work for the client? Travelers was a diversified, financial conglomerate that did very well. The businesses had nothing to do with each other.

It's good for America when the rest of the world grows, because you can sell more to the rest of the world.

I agree with people who say we want more income equality; we want more consumer protection; and we want sounder banks. I agree with all that.

More people are working, lending is up and savings are up. These are all positive signs for a strengthening economy.

We have a lot of people who are Republicans, a lot of people who are Democrats, and it's not just because of business reasons.

The yen is trading where it's trading because people are guessing about people's future interest rates, dollar and yen and about the future growth potential of the economies. And, if this policy works, then the yen will probably strengthen.