Robert Rubin

“The reality is that we are all interconnected. The global economy is a reality.”

“A healthy and strong and vibrant economy is the key to our nation's domestic and international strength.”

“Every decision, as a consequence, is a matter of weighing probabilities.”

“We need to judge decisions not only on the results, but on how they were made.”

“The one thing I have learned is that you can't over-prepare.”

“The only way to have a vibrant and strong economy is to have a government that pays its bills.”

“Decision-making is not about being right. It is about being effective.”

“Uncertainty is the friend of the buyer of long-term values.”

“When you have a better-than-even chance of being right, you're a winner. The object is to play the odds.”

“We believe that a balanced budget is a moral issue, not just an economic issue.”

“Ultimately, the success of any trade agreement will be determined by the extent to which it creates jobs and raises incomes.”

“My view is that, as a country, we need to get our house in order.”

“The only certainty is that there is no certainty.”

“It is a bedrock principle of our republic that we have a political system... in which all voices are heard and all sides are seen.”

“The world is an uncertain place. That's why you have to have a strong balance sheet.”