The U.S. has a law on the books called the debt limit, but the name is misleading. The debt limit started in 1917 for the purpose of facilitating more national debt, not reducing it. It still serves that purpose. It's… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
I don't want to see the dollar strong because the rest of the world is crumbling. I would like to see the dollar strong… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
The assumption that Washington could and would resolve Lehman Brothers without a bankruptcy, as it had Bear Stearns, was the single biggest mistake in… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
Politicians are addicted to spending and revenue extraction. As with an addict, there's little pause for moral or legal contemplation. — David Malpass Copy Share Image
When Congress legislates in haste, it often causes more problems than it solves. But Congress rarely reconsiders its mistakes. — David Malpass Copy Share Image
The U.S. has a law on the books called the debt limit, but the name is misleading. The debt limit started in 1917 for… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
The world is constantly in a race to the top, in terms of there's a limited amount of capital and you've got to figure… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
It is more important what the jobs report shows in December and January -- that will affect how many rate hikes we'll have this… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
The Fed should make a clear commitment to stable money to reduce the swings in interest rates and inflation. Instead, it champions and flaunts… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
If stocks double but the dollar loses half its value, who beyond Wall Street are the winners and losers? — David Malpass Copy Share Image
While Washington pays lip service to the challenges facing small businesses, it repeatedly chooses its own expansion over results. In effect, government has become… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
People's jobs are the biggest asset that they have. The net present value of your job is worth more than your house or your… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
Every generation has an obligation to leave its children in a better position than it inherited. Our representatives in Washington are breaking faith with… — David Malpass Copy Share Image
