There is a very real danger that financial regulation will become a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I'm a straightforward person. I like to be direct with people.

I don't see (subprime mortgage market troubles) imposing a serious problem. I think it's going to be largely contained.

It's a safe banking system, a sound banking system. Our regulators are on top of it. This is a very manageable situation.

Our overriding goal in restructuring our financial architecture should be that taxpayers never again have to save a failing financial institution.

There's always light at the end of the tunnel, right? It just depends on how long the tunnel is.

I never once considered that it was appropriate to put taxpayer money on the line in resolving Lehman Brothers.

In just about every area of society, there's nothing more important than ethics.

Economic growth and environmental protection are not at odds. They're opposite sides of the same coin if you're looking at longer-term prosperity.

Every global concern - economic, environmental or security-related - can be addressed more effectively when the U.S. and China work together.

Regulation needs to catch up with innovation.

I’m not good enough for Duke.” “I’m good enough for you.

Self-confidence is divine force.

Religion is the most fragile of all freedoms. And that’s because it is the most threatening to those in power.

There is two rules to win your battle, Fight smart & fight alone

When you say "I love you", I expect you to prove it.

You never know what's going to happen. That's why I like acting. It's precious to me to be able to live more than one life.

Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging.

If you heart had a voice, Beloved, what would it say?

My parents are my No. 1 supporters and they always have been.

But I don't forget and I don't forgive.