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" I've always said to everyone that ever worked for me, if you get too dug in on a position, the facts change, and you don't change to adapt to the facts, you will never be successful. "

Henry Paulson

Change

Facts

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" I'm a straightforward person. I like to be direct with people. "

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People

Person

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Environmental

Together

" A state-based regulatory system is quite burdensome. It allows price controls to create market distortions. It can hinder development of national products and can directly impact the competitiveness of U.S. insurers. "

" I'm telling you that there is no silver bullet to keep home prices from going down or to prevent all foreclosures. "

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Behind

Going

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" I don't take lightly ever putting the taxpayer on the line to support an institution. "