My focus is on the financial sector, on getting credit going, getting lending flowing. I can't imagine anything that would have a… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
An AIG failure would have been devastating to the financial system and to the economy. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I grew up with a strong set of values - and one was never judging someone by how much money they had. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
If the financial system collapses, it's really, really hard to put it back together again. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I never once considered that it was appropriate to put taxpayer money on the line in resolving Lehman Brothers. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Our overriding goal in restructuring our financial architecture should be that taxpayers never again have to save a failing financial institution. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Non-bank financial institutions provide credit that is essential to U.S. businesses and consumers. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Sovereign wealth fund money should be welcomed. The only way not to welcome that money is when it's politically driven. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Large financial institutions in this country will always play a role that is essential to our economic growth. But they must only… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
An open, competitive, and liberalized financial market can effectively allocate scarce resources in a manner that promotes stability and prosperity far better… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
When the financial system works as it should, money and capital flow to and from households and businesses to pay for home… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
No matter how the financial system is set up, no matter what the economic system is, as long as you have people,… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
To restore confidence in our markets and our financial institutions so they can fuel continued growth and prosperity, we must address the… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
For market discipline to constrain risk effectively, financial institutions must be allowed to fail. Under optimal financial regulatory and financial system infrastructures,… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
From the beginning of time, we've had financial crises. People always blame the banks and for good reason. When you look for… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
The financial security of all Americans - their retirement savings, their home values, their ability to borrow for college, and opportunities for… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Let's not forget, what TARP did allowed us to move overnight and put capital into hundreds of banks, and that money came… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Taxpayer money should not have to be spent to save a misguided and mismanaged enterprise. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
One of the most constant aspects of American life is change - and nowhere is it more evident than in our financial… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
There is a time for weighing evidence and a time for acting. And if there's one thing I've learned throughout my work… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
If a financial institution has business operations in the United States, hires people in the United States, if they are clogged with… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Every American business, from the biggest companies to small hardware companies, need money to flow through the system not only to create… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
As a steward of the U.S.economy and financial systems, the Treasury has helped lay the groundwork for the American economy to become… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
There is a very real danger that financial regulation will become a wolf in sheep's clothing. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I never cared about money. When I was at school, I never wanted a car. I was focused on sports, studies, camping,… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
There's a great lack of financial literacy and understanding in this nation, even among college-educated people. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I believe that the root cause of every financial crisis, the root cause, is flawed government policies — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I have great, great confidence in our capital markets and in our financial institutions. Our financial institutions, banks and investment banks, are… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
If a financial institution has business operations in the United States, hires people in the United States, if they are clogged with illiquid assets,… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
It is the policy of the federal government to use all resources at its disposal to make our financial system stronger. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
A state-based regulatory system is quite burdensome. It allows price controls to create market distortions. It can hinder development of national products and can… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Well, as you know, we're working through a difficult period in our financial markets right now as we work off some of the past… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I look forward to the day when China has a truly market-determined solution... To get there, you need to have a currency that is… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Indian-Americans are physicians, engineers, CEOs, professors, teachers, entrepreneurs. They are a vital part of the United States' economic and social fabric. Because of this… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
America is the land of opportunity. We need to be vigilant in ensuring that each and every American has the opportunity to acquire the… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
An open, competitive, and liberalized financial market can effectively allocate scarce resources in a manner that promotes stability and prosperity far better than governmental… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
I do not believe the United States and the Americans are going to let Donald Trump become president... I think the challenge is Donald… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Too often, we restrict trade that would create U.S. jobs and is in our national interest. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Our overriding goal in restructuring our financial architecture should be that taxpayers never again have to save a failing financial institution. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
