Debt Quotes

"There is an amount of the debt that can be paid down during this period of time, ... The rest will not have matured."

"It would be imprudent for RJR to pay down any of its existing debt,"

"With the crushing debt burden lifted, countries can focus their efforts on generating economic growth by investing in infrastructure to help move goods from producers to purchases and by investing in their people"

"Compared to the momentum last year and the real changes in terms of increase in aid and debt cancellation, the spring meetings were a real disappointment."

"[Describing his reception by the French as] warm, ... We want to do what we can to reduce the oppressive debt burden on the Iraqi people so that they can enjoy freedom and prosperity, and we would like to do that in 2004 through the mechanism of the Paris Club."

"This is a tremendous victory for both countries, ... ... Now that the debt is paid, both countries must continue to work in good faith to meet the water demands of citizens on both sides of the Rio Grande for years to come."

"There are four things every person has more of than they know; sins, debt, years, and foes."

"Our creditors could pull all our debt in 24 hours if we stopped operating."

"What Sandy did as ABA president is still being felt around the world. We owe Sandy a great debt of gratitude for showing that leadership."

"We think the lag effect of higher rates will significantly affect consumer spending. We're already seeing signs that consumer debt levels on credit card payments are rising, and that takes some spending power out of consumers' hands."

"The best investors look for undervalued companies with low overhead costs, long-term growth potential, solid earnings, and low debt."

"Shareholders basically have got more debt, more fees, more equities."

"People sold short-dated debt, such as five-year notes, as they are counting the days as to when the bank shifts policy. I am expecting the bank to make a change between April and June."

"We're a debt-free township and we strive in our budget to keep it that way."

"He came out first with quite a few broad-brush themes, saying Japan has too much debt and spends it public money the wrong way,"

"So if the effective interest rate on Philippines government debt goes up, it just takes more of their revenues to service their debts, so these are issues that really do need to be addressed."

"Shorter notes are difficult to buy compared with longer debt at the moment. The trend continues for a flattening curve."

"These are programs that the state right now can't afford. We're already in debt."

"O'Sullivan emerges from Chapter 11 with new ownership, a very manageable debt load, leaner more efficient operations and a renewed focus on our customers and consumers. O'Sullivan has had its challenges in the past, but we are now poised to drive sales and profitability for O'Sullivan and our key customers through innovations in design, assembly, merchandising, advertising and promotions."

"To me, a cut now would just entice households to go deeper into debt, and that game has a limit to it."