In a normal time, I don't think economic policy makes a large difference one way or another. But in times of crisis it makes all the difference in the world.

Our economy isn't going to recover until the housing market finds its footing.

Distressed properties are often vacant and in disrepair, and thus sold at significant discounts. As the share of distressed sales grows, home prices fall.

I'm a registered Democrat.

Past experience with fiscal austerity at home and overseas strongly suggests that it is best for the economy's long-run performance to restrain government spending rather than raise taxes.

We need to get rid of the debt ceiling law. It's anachronistic and it's a problem.

Our biggest challenge is to eliminate the popular perception that economists don't have anything useful to say.

Predicting recessions is indeed a dark art, but I think we are several years away from the next one.

The discussion in Washington has changed dramatically. I mean, it's no longer a question of should we address entitlements - it's no longer a question of do we need to reduce spending in the future.

If Mr. Trump gets precisely the policies he says he wants, then the economy will suffer a recession.

I only have two things in my life, my family and work. If there's any time left over, then I play sports.

Everyone is now [Donald] Trump.

Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.

It is entirely seemly for a young man killed in battle to lie mangled by the bronze spear. In his death all things appear fair.

I will work with a director who has good material because at the end of the day, that's what counts.

London is a dead duck, as far as innovative new music is concerned, unless you want to have your head blown off with some outrageous, rubbish, pounding dance music.

As labor creates the wealth of the country, we demand the passage of such laws as may be necessary to protect it in all its rights.

I really see myself as a homegirl. Wales is my first home. London is my second home - I've been there 14 years now.

The American system itself is incapable. It is as incapable of producing freedom for the Afro-American as the system of a chicken is of producing a duck egg.

I would not describe myself as an avid jazz fan and I am not a jazz musician myself. However, that is not to say that jazz does not play a vital and important role in my life.

The mind is like tofu. By itself, it has no taste. Everything depends on the flavor of the marinade it steeps in.