I used some vivid language that, if I could take it back, I'd take it back. It's not my intention to be personally critical of the President or of anyone else. |
I'm here today to say 'yes,' I'm going to do this job, ... I believe in the president-elect's policy program as he's articulated over the past 16 months. |
I'm not willing to say I want to return to private life because I'm too old to begin telling lies now. |
If we're going to have a tax reduction ... I don't know why we wouldn't want it now, ... It won't hurt. We'll get ready for the next round of expansion in our economy. |
If you look at the market as a forecaster of the future, the markets are now above where they were when we re-opened the markets on September the 17th, |
If you want to talk to negative people, talk to the CEOs, |
In our history we have seen times when there is a disconnect between the stock market and the fundamental productive power of our economy, ... The reality is that our economy remains solid, and our recovery is well under way. |
It has been a privilege to serve the nation during these challenging times. I thank you for that opportunity. |
It is important to change the tax structure so we don't accumulate a large amount of assets on the federal level, |
It was all about finding a way to do it. That was the tone of it. The president saying 'Go find me a way to do this,' |
It's appropriate to characterize our situation as on the bumpy road to recovery, ... It's not a rocket shot, but it's not terrible, either. |
It's none of our business how they stimulate growth, |
Let me say at the outset, I am in favor of a strong dollar, ... I cannot believe that anyone would think to the contrary. |
My own sense is that we're not falling anymore, |
nail on the wall the clear requirement for corporate accountability. |