I think it could have real changing effects on the financial markets of our country, it could cause investors to think more about real rates of return and that in turn could spawn new kinds of products.

Condoms aren't completely safe. A friend of mine was wearing one and got hit by a bus.

Here at home, ... while the most likely scenario remains solid growth and low inflation -- subject to the usual ups and downs -- certain sectors have been impacted by the crisis, some because of increased imports and others because of decreased exports. Moreover, problems in the global economy do constitute a risk to all our overall economic well-being.

The only certainty is that there is no certainty.

All of us as consumers have gotten spoiled, ... We expect customized goods and services at commodity prices. The only way we can do that is to cut the fat out of our price structure.

I don't have a distaste for ambiguity, in fact, ambiguity is what I think life is all about.

Some people are more certain of everything than I am of anything.