I was born in a slum, but the slum wasn't born in me.

The US must be the honest broker between the Israelis and the Palestinians. America needs to be to both of them what neither could be to the other: a trusted brokering partner. It is in their interest and our interest for America to play that role.

Ronald Reagan was older than I was when he ran for president.

In many ways Africa subsidised America and Europe's development.

It does not stand to give banks millions of dollars at an interest rate of one percent, when banks charge students an interest rate of 6 percent. Why should the banks be scalping students?

Our premise is that inclusion leads to growth. So for those who are locked out, they lose development, and those who are in power lose market and growth.

Tears will get you sympathy, sweat will get you change.