Michael On
Michael On
political borders roles
To call the American role in the world imperial was, for many who did so, a way of asserting that the United States was misusing its power beyond its borders and, in so doing, subverting its founding political principles within them.
loss matter gains
All policy is a matter of gains and losses, upsides and downsides.
political world stability
American foreign policy, for all its shortcomings, has underpinned political stability around the world.
firsts united-states tasks
Let me remind you all that the first task of American foreign policy is to reduce threats to the United States.
political trying frustrating
The American political system is so porous, it's so open, it's so frustrating for those who are trying to make policy.
growing-up years jamaica
I wouldn't be where I am, if not for Jamaica. My formative years were here. I wouldn't have the confidence that I have if I wasn't born here, because growing up here I knew I could become anybody I wanted to become. There was no ceiling on top of me.
clients looks persons
You must look like a money person for clients to trust you.
ungrateful-people hands jamaica
I wouldn't have become an engineer, I wouldn't have done what I did, had a hand not been held out to me. I have to remember who helped me when I needed help. The people of Jamaica helped me. I can't forget that. I would be ungrateful if I forgot.
successful jamaica commercial-banks
The mantra of the National Commercial Bank is 'building a better Jamaica.' If this bank is going to be everlastingly successful, it has to take on the ailments of this society.
growing liquid wealth
My wealth came from growing businesses. I had wealth, but not liquidity. Basically I transferred illiquid shares of AIC for liquid shares of Manulife. Now I'm the biggest individual shareholder of Manulife.
individual institutions wealthy
Private equity has been the purview of super wealthy individuals and institutions.
jamaica easy
Doing business in Jamaica is not easy, but it is rewarding.
mind would-be bonus
You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus.
growing-up lovely growing
I had a lovely time growing up.