“ The United States has the most sophisticated financial markets in the world, which does not leave much room to maneuver. But it also offers investors the greatest access to information and the ability to execute trades quickly and efficiently. So it is a mixed bag of opportunity. Andrew Lo Professor
“ Imagine if investors in Wal-Mart really cared about bribery at that company's overseas operations or safety standards at its overseas manufacturing plants. If investors pulled their capital, corporate leaders would have to respond. Eliot Spitzer Former Governor Of New York
“ The amount of U.S. debt held by countries such as China and Japan is at a historic high, with foreign investors holding half of America's publicly held debt. This dependence raises the specter that other nations will be able to influence our policies in ways antithetical to American interests. Evan Bayh Former U.S. Senator
“ And so Fannie Mae produces very strong results for investors in - when interest rates are high and when interest rates are low, in recession and during booms. Franklin Raines Former Director, United States Office Of Management And Budget
“ I am not criticizing investing in the stock market; I am an investor. Grace Napolitano U.S. Representative