He has had a strong and original voice that was held and respected all over the world.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

"I think you are seeing,around the world, a very strong commitment to action on the global crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

There have been strong statements from world leaders on the need to forge agreement, even though differences on timing, approach,burden sharing and funding remain.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

"I met with leaders of the G20 nations to ensure that the world's largest economies take strong and unified action in the face of the global economic crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.04.11

"If one country makes an immense step forward, even like the U.S.has done over the years with a very strong regulatory agency like FDA, with very good law enforcement in place,with good coordination around the world, it's not sufficient for the rest of the world.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

"And we will have to take action in London to make sure that the banking system is reformed, to ensure ourselves that our financial institutions can come to the aid of the poorest countries, and to make sure that we do what is necessary to ensure that there is strong growth and recovery - and particularly jobs in the world economy as a result of the actions that we take,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.25