This is the first BMW to feature this new turbo-charged engine, it's the first in its class.

The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a distinct permanent share in the government... Can a democratic assembly who annually revolve in the mass of the people be supposed steadily to pursue the public good?

What is key to America's understanding of class is the persistent belief - despite all evidence to the contrary - that anyone, with the proper discipline and drive, can move from a lower class to a higher class. We recognize the mobility may be difficult, but the key to our collective self-image is the assumption that mobility is always possible, so failure to move up reflects on one's character.

We expect Dutch stocks to suffer this year due to pressure from a lower dollar. When the dollar declines, that directly comes off their profits.

I, like the whole market, thought they would go for unification. The market thinks they simply don't listen and they don't want to listen and they won't ever listen.

A very decent set of numbers from Philips, with both semiconductors and electronics surprising. The fourth- quarter outlook is very positive, though I am concerned about U.S. consumer spending in the holiday season, which could hurt Philips.