Henry Paulson Quotes

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Henry Paulson

Profession : Public Servant

Birth : March 28, 1946

Regulation needs to catch up with innovation.

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

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Moral hazard is something I don't take lightly.

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

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The Chinese have done some extraordinary things in terms of the investments they've made in alternative sources of energy.

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I think all governments engage in intelligence gathering vis-a-vis other governments.

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What I've said repeatedly is, 'I think the auto industry is a very important industry.'

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As I talk with the Chinese on currency, I encourage them to move much more quickly with opening up their capital markets to competition, because I don't believe the world is going to give them as much time as they would like.

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China needs a currency that reflects underlying economic fundamentals.

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I've been through periods of stress, turbulence in the market for over the course of my career, various times, and never in any of those other periods have we had the advantage of a strong economy underpinning the markets.

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India is a vibrant nation whose strength lies in its commitment to equal rights and to speech, religious and economic freedoms that enrich the lives of all citizens. India is not only the world's largest democracy; it is also a secular, pluralistic society committed to inclusive growth.

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India is one of the world's largest and most peaceful states with advanced nuclear technologies and has been isolated from the rest of the world on nuclear issues.

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For decades, Indians have immigrated to the United States, joined our communities, and raised their families while maintaining their cultural heritage.

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As the Indian government has embraced greater economic openness, the creativity and expertise of the Indian workforce has been unleashed onto the world economic stage.

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Non-bank financial institutions provide credit that is essential to U.S. businesses and consumers.

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The U.S. and China need to take steps - mostly individually, sometimes together - that will have the mutually beneficial effect of supporting and sustaining economic growth.

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Too often, we restrict trade that would create U.S. jobs and is in our national interest.

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

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Foreclosure is to no one's benefit. I've heard estimates that mortgage investors lose 40 to 50 percent on their investment if it goes into foreclosure.

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In China, export lobbies have fought for policies that favor their interests and limit foreign competition.

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