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Lee Myung-bak quotes

South korean Statesman December 19, 1941

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My wife, well she has extensive experience, because before becoming the first lady, she was the wife of the CEO of a large conglomerate. So I have very high hopes that she will carry out her job successfully as first lady of the Republic of Korea. Lee Myung-bak
Yes, I don't believe that the inter-Korean relationship has, quote, 'deteriorated' since I assumed office. Rather I believe that the relationship between the two Koreas is entering into a new phase - a time of transition. And so I think that the North Koreans are trying to see what they can build with this, with my new administration. Lee Myung-bak
With the lessons taken from the financial crisis in 1997, the Republic of Korea has been able to surmount the global economic crisis rather successfully. Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak quote: "I plan to lower corporate taxes to create an environment that..."
I plan to lower corporate taxes to create an environment that encourages companies to invest more. Lee Myung-bak
What we have is North Korea still pursuing path to a nuclear weapon state. So the majority of people's trust in North Korea has gone down considerably. Lee Myung-bak
Fortunately, when Korea was struck by the 1997/8 financial crisis, that was a good opportunity for us to engage in fundamental reforms and strengthen our financial structure. As a result, our financial regulatory structure and regime have been very much strengthened. Lee Myung-bak
Including myself, the majority of the Korean people believe in this staunch alliance between Korea and the United States and all of us hope that our traditional alliance will be further strengthened in the future. Lee Myung-bak
I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights - if need be - with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable. Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak quote: "Talking about Korea, it has pretty high capital ratios at..."
Talking about Korea, it has pretty high capital ratios at banks and maintains a good credit rating. Lee Myung-bak
Well when I was young, actually not just me, but we were all poor. Korea used to be one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite such circumstances, I was very, very fortunate to be blessed with having parents who always instilled in a spirit of can-do spirit. Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak quote: "The role of G-20 is to support the global economy to achieve..."
The role of G-20 is to support the global economy to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak quote: "The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time..."
The North Koreans have gained, or bought, a lot of time through the six-party-talks framework to pursue their own agenda. Lee Myung-bak
Lee Myung-bak quote: "The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula."
The endgame is peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula. Lee Myung-bak
Just to take a couple steps back historically, Korea, as you can see, is located among what we call big countries. And historically we've always been the victim of numerous invasions and whatnot. Lee Myung-bak
The Nuclear Security Summit was President Obama's initiative born out of his vision to leave behind a safer, more prosperous world for the future generation. Lee Myung-bak

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