David Walker
David Walker
English banker who was appointed the Chairman of Barclays bank on November 1, 2012.
ProfessionBusiness Executive
Date of Birth31 December 1939
David Walker quotes about
changed
We are blessed. She's really a changed person.
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I have some sympathy for his concern about drawing a reasonable line, ... That changed the ball game.
focused
That is what I am focused on more than any of the other things, really.
communication visible
You have to have visible communication from the top,
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We'll help them stage the game as much as we can, and we're happy to do that for them. These are unique circumstances.
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Continuing on this unsustainable path will gradually erode, if not suddenly damage, our economy, our standard of living, and ultimately our national security.
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We are very disappointed with the judge's decision, ... We are in the process of reviewing and analyzing the decision to fully understand the bases for it and its potential implications.
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This acquisition is consistent with Morgan Stanley's stated strategy of growing our international business by taking opportunities for bolt-on acquisitions and further underscores our increasing resource commitment to the UK and Europe.
cost course matter needs review structure
As a matter of course we review our cost structure and staffing needs and levels.
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Our current course doesn't just threaten our future economy and quality of life, but also our long-term national security.
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People are using the pension system and bankruptcy code as a business strategy,
jobs paid pockets thanks
Thanks to them, I was able to get some of my money. They paid me out of their pockets on jobs they never got paid for.
address economic faster growth quo sooner start status
The status quo is not an option. Faster economic growth can help, but there's no way we're going to grow our way out of this problem. The sooner we start to address it, the better.
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A single individual directly responsible and accountable to the president of the United States should be dedicated to act as the central focal point to lead and coordinate the overall federal response.