Indeed, some kitsch seems to be flawed by its very perfection, its technical virtuosity and its precise execution, its explicit knowledge of the tradition

The major material advantage, financial advantage from having a reserve currency is that between 200 and 300 billion dollar bills, that may be twenty, fifty, hundred dollar bills as well as ones, exist in the world - a lot of them in Russia as you all know I'm sure.

Trust is a skill, one that is an aspect of virtually all human practices, cultures, and relationships.

The trumped-up charges against kitsch and sentimentality should disturb us and make us suspicious.

The prices of all imports would rise if the dollar depreciates.

Some countries that are close to Europe that already hold Deutschemarks, clearly would automatically hold euros, those are countries in Eastern Europe mainly, a few countries in Africa.

Trust opens up new and unimagined possibilities.