”We are not untouched by (the) economic crisis". Our export, industry and credit availability would bear the minimum effect due to the Centre's steps to face the economic challenge and recover from it. In such a tough situation, you need a government that understands economic issues better. You may recall that in the 1990s the Centre faced the challenge of economic crisis successfully ... in the present situation too we have controlled inflation ... I believe while casting your vote you will remember this factor too. .,” Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister, India

”We are focusing on the root causes of the economic downturn in order to return our economy to health. Credit is beginning to move. A market that was frozen is thawing. ,” George W Bush, President, United States