This economy is still driven by domestic demand. And domestic demand remains very strong. The underpinnings are very favorable. And while the Asian crisis will slow growth a little bit, it will not derail the expansion.

It looks large relative to what happened in recent years, but you have to remember wage increases have been depressed for a long time.

The cost of gas has dislocated the economy and is sending it offshore. There is nothing more important in this country right now.

Fuel cells and the hydrogen economy are absolutely the next great race for industry.

Consumers are very aware of the economy and they don't want to pay premium prices anymore. They're shopping for value.

In many ways what's been happening in the economy hits them (working poor families) the worst. Those with higher incomes are more likely to have employer-provided insurance. And many lower-income (people) have Medicaid to fall back. For that in-between group, there's nothing.