If the past has been an obstacle and a burden, knowledge of the past is the safest and the surest read more

If the past has been an obstacle and a burden, knowledge of the past is the safest and the surest emancipation.

We got to go to Lucas Ranch and, at that time, my brother was still living in a condo about read more

We got to go to Lucas Ranch and, at that time, my brother was still living in a condo about a mile from Robin Williams, and so I made all of the other comics jealous because I got to get a ride home with him.

I've invited some legislators but they just looked at me like I was weird. Obviously, I haven't asked the right read more

I've invited some legislators but they just looked at me like I was weird. Obviously, I haven't asked the right ones.

He's a veteran guy, get his bat in the lineup.

He's a veteran guy, get his bat in the lineup.

The key is how often you are feeling this sense of distress, how bad it gets, and how long it read more

The key is how often you are feeling this sense of distress, how bad it gets, and how long it lasts; that is what can help determine the seriousness of your situation.

I think the moment we saw the flag rising was the one we did not allow ourselves to even imagine.

I think the moment we saw the flag rising was the one we did not allow ourselves to even imagine.

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

The U.S. is fully an attractive place to invest; it's the safest country.

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous read more

I commend you in taking this step to move the company forward, ... I recognize these new contracts involve enormous sacrifices by our employees. We have our work cut out for us; we are not out of the woods yet.

One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry read more

One thing this [deal] does underscore is that the investment banking business has become a global business in a hurry and if you don't have a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic you might as well not show up.