We're in another crisis period, it strikes me.

It's always been central in the life of the community.

Something really is broken in the international financial architecture, ... We're now in the 20th month of financial crisis. Yet this crisis was brewing, it was the most anticipated crisis in recent history.

The state of Michigan is in the midst of serious economic trouble, probably the worst crisis in our lifetime.

This is the most significant energy crisis in 30 years. Its going to be a particularly challenging season.

I think someone who takes the presidency must not take it to learn. (There is) a crisis of leadership and it needs someone who understands already the depth of human suffering and the difficulties we are confronted with. There's no time for learning.