I was secretary of the Treasury when the credit bubble burst, so I think it's fair to say that I know a… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
As Americans, we shouldn't like bailouts. Where I come from, if someone takes a risk and they're going to make the profit… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
A single agency responsible for systemic risk would be accountable in a way that no regulator was in the run-up to the… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
My preference is for the Federal Reserve to be the systemic risk regulator, because the responsibility for identifying and limiting potential problems… — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
Complexity and interconnectedness matter as much as size in assessing risk in banking. — 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
When I worry about risks, I worry about the biggest ones, particularly those that are difficult to predict - the ones I… — 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
