49 Quotes by Richard Grasso

to make them more competitive in the global arena.

Through technology, we have exported the floor of the NYSE to the consumer,

we will vigorously defend our right to keep it.

When I ran the stock exchange, it was the most successful it's been in its 200-plus-year history. And I was rewarded for success; I would not have been rewarded if we failed.

I shared with the board of directors ... that, with the deepest reluctance and if the board so desired, I would submit my resignation,

It was the (New Jersey) governor's suggestion to open a dialogue about a package of economic incentives, and they made a very compelling case,

A few short years ago, that would have been a good year,

A day doesn't go by when the market isn't on the most skittish and volatile path that I've seen in my 35 years at the Big Board. What's driving that is the simple insecurity, or if you will uncertainty of outcome.

The more important is question of the human issues, ... Today we're getting very positive reports of people being recovered alive. No one wants to interrupt that process. It's more important for the city ... that they have all the time necessary without any disruptions to get into that pile and get people out.