“The world has a basis to begin solving the crisis.”

- Indian Prime Minister

Dr. Manmohan Singh

 

“Protectionism was prevalent during the Great Depression in the 1920s and 1930s, but it only led to grave consequences. Lessons of history must be learnt.”

Chinese President Hu Jintao

“The world is at a crossroads. We must do everything possible so that the crisis is not repeated.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel


 

`This was a crisis that was fostered and boosted by the irrational behaviour of people who were white and blue-eyed, who before the crisis they looked like they knew everything about economics, but now have demonstrated they know nothing about economics,”

Brazilian President Lula da Silva

“At the summit there was a lot of talk about strict regulation of financial markets, but they are worth nothing. You have to understand, it is impossible to regulate the financial monster spawned by the capitalist system.”

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

“I fear worse to come - a full-blown political crisis defined by growing social unrest, weakened governments and angry publics who have lost all faith in their leaders and their own future.”

United Nations Secretary General Banki Moon

“Countries that used to defend deregulation at any cost are recognizing that there needs to be a larger state presence so this crisis never happens again.”
 

Chilean President Christina Fernandes