Analysts say that if the Geithner plan fails to revive the financial system, there will be no alternative but short-term nationalization of distressed banks.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

(Speech) Ping said one of the lessons learned is that the world is paying for "the irresponsible and lax behavior" of large financial companies whose philosophy was to make short-term profits.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Ambassador Eikenberry said he had heard President Karzai's remarks and that it is clear the United States and its allies will need to provide long-term financial support for Afghanistan's military and police.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09