It wasn't really part of the program in the Perot family. Rebellion was not an option.

A lot of people look at a basketball team as an anchor tenant for an arena. I look at an arena as the anchor tenant for a much larger program.

The only hard-and-fast rules a Perot must operate under are getting a sound education; being honest and ethical in our business dealings; treating the people who work for us with respect and dignity; and, finally, a Perot cannot be afraid to take risks when appropriate.

Spend a lot of time talking to customers face to face. You'd be amazed how many companies don't listen to their customers.

Should a person who's the most powerful person in the world conduct his personal life in such a way that would be a poor example to our children?

The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled.