There are children who are working in textile businesses in Asia who would be prostitutes on the streets if they did not have those jobs
Lawrence SummersMany children are taught to believe in God. I came to believe in the power of systems analysis.
Lawrence SummersIt's important to remember how fortunate we are as a country to have a currency and a bond market that is seen in every way as a source of strength and it's a huge responsibility for us to keep it that way.
Lawrence SummersYou can't have a situation in which companies proceed on a permanent basis relying only on cash from the government.
Lawrence SummersSpread the truth-the laws of economics are like the laws of engineering. One set of laws works everywhere.
Lawrence SummersWhen I look out the window at my backyard, I can't think of anything interesting to ask. I mean, it's green, it's growing-but nothing occurs to me that any concentrated effort of thought could possibly enlighten. Whereas in economic, statistical, or mathematical kinds of things, I can think lots of questions.
Lawrence Summers