“Let us not hide it, Europe may be swept away by the crisis if it doesn’t get a grip, if it doesn’t change. We don’t have the right to let such a disaster happen.”

“The economic situation is worse than anyone imagines.”

“Acting like everyone who’s been successful is bad and that everyone who is rich is bad — I just don’t get it.”

“Iran is a major oil producer and any sanctions on our oil export will definitely harm the global market.”

“Rick, I’ll tell you what: $10,000 bucks? Ten thousand bet?”

“There is no truth to what has been said of an intention to restructure part of debts that are due on [Dubai government-related] companies in 2012.”

“I simply do not know where the money is.”

“Between 2010 and 2011, lending to the private sector surpassed investments in treasury bills.”

“We think this will encourage the establishment of more new companies in Dubai because it makes the regulations and business environment more attractive for foreign investors.”

“It means that Libya’s government will now have full access to the significant funds needed to help rebuild the country.”
