122 Quotes by John Snow

We have a corporate structure that's leaned out -- inventories are tight as a drum, corporate America is very productive, and they've taken a lot of costs out, ... So when the economy comes back, I think we're going to see a nice pick-up in profitability and cash flows -- and that's always the precursor of expansions in capital spending.

To have well-functioning financial markets, you need deep and liquid markets with expertise and talent and you hurt yourself if you cap yourself off from resources and talent that's available around the world.

We will take the ball, ... It's our turn to run with it.

We are anxious to see the Chinese fulfill the commitment they made to allow market forces to play a larger role in setting their currency's value over time, ... They've gotten on the path that allows them to do so and we'd like to see China continue on that path.

Bottom line is: I am confident we're going to see those 'Help Wanted' signs go up again in greater and greater numbers,

Beyond the United States, in Asia and elsewhere we have seen where the excessive reliance on bank financing has contributed to financial crisis, ... help China's economy shift from savings to consumption without sacrificing growth.

There's no doubt about the fact they create headwinds for the economy,

It would be our hope they can do that quickly within a week,

It would seem to make sense to think that we could see loss of GDP growth rate in the quarters ahead of half a percent or so,