Quotes from Steve Mnuchin

We're really going to be focused on economic growth and creating jobs, and that's really going to be a priority.

One of the big problems we had during the financial crisis was the intermingling of banks and holding companies and complex securities.

I felt great empathy for the thousands of Americans who lost their home because of a system that failed them.

I support the Volcker rule, but there needs to be proper definitions around the Volcker rule so that banks can understand exactly what they can do and what they can't do, and that they can provide the necessary function of liquidity in customer markets.

Let me tell you, one of the most proud aspects of my career was buying Indymac during the financial crisis.

I understand what needs to be done to fix the economy.

There's very widespread grassroots support for Donald Trump, one that Republicans have not seen before.

We shouldn't be encouraging people to set up Cayman Island funds.

I ran a 'loan modification machine.'

In the press, it has been said that I ran a foreclosure machine.

I will maintain the position that, long-term, a strong and dependable dollar is in the best interests of the United States while recognizing that, at times over the long-term, that may not be the case.

The way to reduce the debt is by economic growth.

We've been in the business of regional banking, and we understand what it is to make loans, and that's the engine of growth to small and medium sized business.

The administration will look at Glass-Steagall and what I referred to as the 21st-century Glass-Steagall as part of regulatory reform.

To the extent the dollar gains strength relative to other currencies, assets priced in those other currencies would become cheaper on a dollar basis.

I firmly believe that the U.S. has to honor its debt.

Taxes are way too complicated, and people spend way too much time worrying about ways to get them lower.

Proprietary trading does not belong in banks with FDIC insurance.

The biggest issue I have with the CFPB is that I don't believe that they should be funded out of profits from the Federal Reserve.

I would say the No. 1 problem with the Volcker Rule is it's too complicated, and people don't know how to interpret it.

The IndyMac name had a lot of brand recognition - maybe for the wrong reasons, but there was recognition.

I wish the company and its associates all the best as Sears Holdings continues on its transformation.

I think the United States is the greatest country in the world to invest in.

I think that the United States is the greatest country in the world to invest in.