As a minister, you shouldn't imagine you know better than the technical experts in your ministry. In the end you're there to apply the political stamp of approval.

Macroeconomic adjustment programmes are tailor-made to the situation of the country concerned and no models or templates are used.

Taking away the risk from the financial sector and taking it on to the public shoulders is not the right approach.

Banks should contribute to the real economy, make a positive contribution to economic growth.

I have done everything I have ever wanted to do. I have swum with tiger sharks, been charged by lions and elephants. I have been shot three times, chased by crocodiles and, God be praised, I've made enough money that I can continue to do all the things I want to for as long as I am able.

Marketers are out there trying to figure out how to get your money out of your child.

How we fund transportation in this country is broken. You all pay a gasoline tax, right? Well, cars go farther, we get electric cars, and so on. And then we do more with the money than just build roads. We do bike lanes and mass transit.

Talking makes the fight bigger... When the fight is over, everyone goes in opposite sides with money in the pocket. You have to talk trash because that brings money.