China is investing in factories in Eastern Europe, not because their labor costs are lower, but because they want to be closer to their markets.

I think that most of the candidates [for presidency] can't run the railroad, and I still worry that whoever gets elected will have policies designed for political rather than practical reasons.

Politicians generally respond to who is going to help them get elected and re-elected.

If I remember, Russia, 20 or 30 years ago, you'd get shot trying to leave. Today, Russian tourists are all over the world. You have Russian oligarchs with big yachts all over the world.

I believe in Judaism, I was raised a Jew, I'm happy to be one - or proud to be one.

Keep in mind, Mike Bloomberg's kids and grandkids are breathing that air just like the coalminers' families are breathing that air. And the coalminers are the ones that have the conflict. They want their jobs, I understand that. They need to be able to feed their families. They also have to worry about their health and the health of their families.

Don't be afraid to assert yourself, have confidence in your abilities and don't let the bastards get you down.