Quotes by Marc Shapiro

“Seven of our ten units had double-digit earnings growth and an eighth had record earnings.”

“Weve been helped by the markets but the great thing about Chase is its balance. We are the worlds largest raiser of debt capital for corporations. If the equity market is not strong it creates a lot of opportunity in the debt market and thats where we dominate.”

“We have a growth platform, this is a growth company, and as the market understands that we believe our stock will do very well.”

“I wish I could tell you, ... Were cooperating with all investigations, and were prepared to do that as long as it takes.”

“Its been a great transaction for us and theyre benefiting from a strong market.”

“I feel thats the mark of a leader. I think his other great skill was his ability to communicate. He understood the way few people do the power of communication. He was the best letter writer I ever came across. And when he had to give a speech, whether it was a long or short one, he pored over every one for hours, going over every word. He worked at it more than any other leader I ever came across.”

“He realized banks played a key role in providing fuel for the growth of the economy. It was in the banks interest for city to grow for the bank to prosper. He devoted an extraordinary amount of time for that to happen.”

“We understand that the world has changed and we have to change with it, ... We are sorry we got involved with the people at Enron.”

“We are laser-light focused on this expense issue, and weve been able to get a much, much clearer view in terms of sizing our business and finding out exactly who we want to have on the A-team,”

“We do not feel at any time that the security of the plant has been in jeopardy.”