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

It's hard in all countries. Democracy is hard, but it's better than the alternatives.

We're going to do the right thing for the company and our customers, all things considered.

When the secretary of treasury, the head of the central bank, the head of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.), and the head of the New York Fed say, "We want you to do this because we think it's in the best interest of the United States of America," you know, we're like the Japanese. We're a little patriotic that way. We said, "Yes, sir!"

No one has the right to not assume that the business cycle will turn! Every five years or so, you have got to assume that something bad will happen.

No one can forecast the economy with certainty.

Economies of scale are a good thing. If we didn't have them, we'd still be living in tents and eating buffalo.