We invaded Iraq to change a totalitarian, despotic regime, and we have been successful there.

America is a center right government, center right people. They want government but they don't want it to be excessive. They want it to be affordable. And most importantly what Americans want is to pass on to their next generation their children a country that's better, stronger and more vibrant and more prosperous.

Whether or not you have good consumer protection has a big effect on safety and soundness of the banking community, especially smaller banks.

We invaded Iraq to change a totalitarian, despotic regime, and we have been successful there.

Derivatives are a huge, complex issue.

Recent action in Syria and Palestine also tell us that the awakening voices of democracy in those regions are occurring, and that those in that region are able to pursue it without being stifled by terrorists that are despotic.

Actually, I have been very supportive of a very robust stimulus package from day one. I think this economy has to have a major stimulus initiative because the only group with liquidity is the federal government.