And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate advantage of them, and we can burn coal in a clean way; we could improve the grid.

We have the most flexible and adaptive economy. Making sure we sustain the ability of the American economy to perform well is really the priority of economic policy.

Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move good energy legislation through to the Congress; I'm encouraged that there's some prospect for that now.

Well, I think the global economy is in the position for continuing good growth with inflation well in check.

And one of our points of continuing conversation with our trading partners is the urgency of their taking steps to remove barriers to their improved growth performance.

Well, there's no doubt about the fact that, that higher energy prices lead to greater conservation, greater energy efficiency, and they also, of course, play a useful role on the supply side.

Telecom is a dramatic success in India and our view is, respecting the political process, and respecting the fact that these are sovereign decisions, is that, approaching India as a friend.

We have the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world.

Well, I make a practice of not commenting on the role of the relative exchange value of our currency.

We must start with the reality that corporations cannot guarantee anyone a lifetime job any more than corporations have a guarantee of immortality.

We're focused on doing the things that make the economy perform well, and as you do that, reduce deficits, for one, very important; secondly, keep growth rates high, very important.

The passage of time will usually extract the venom of most things and render them harmless

If we are a body, then we are one that is afflicted with an autoimmune disease.

We passed from laughter to terror which, like love and hate, are close relatives.

Every lighthouse knows that when the giant waves come, no one will help! And when you know that no one will help you, you fight more seriously!

In one moment, we are now forever, in one moment...

The leader is one who mobilizes others toward a goal shared by leader and followers.

One alone does not help, but rather he who unites with many at the right moment.

The labor movement must be destroyed.

People need all the good memories they can keep with them in this world; they're a sort of steering apparatus in a life-boat.

I loved everything. I read everything. Art and poetry and literature and trash and sci fi. I didn't know what I would become yet and I needed to read to figure it out.