But indeed a market like California is not good for Enron.

But the most important thing is, Enron did not cause the California crisis.

In the case of Enron, we balance our positions all the time.

The collapse of Enron and the subsequent collapse of Arthur Andersen were tremendous tragedies. But as I stated at the time of my indictment on July 8, 2004, failure does not equate to a crime.

I take responsibility for what happened at Enron, both good and bad. But I cannot take responsibility for criminal conduct that I was unaware of.

I mean, our primary businesses in wholesale pipelines, utilities, retail, were all doing extremely well.

But I can't take responsibility for criminal conduct of somebody inside the company.

Aggressive accounting does not mean illegal accounting.

I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

The last thing I would have ever expected to happen to me in my life would be that, in fact, I would be accused of doing something wrong and maybe even something criminal.

I don't fear jail because I know I'm not guilty. I know I did nothing wrong. I did nothing criminal and I also believe my God will get me through this.

Your brother was a terrible traitor, I know, but if we start killing men at weddings they’ll be even more frightened of marriage than they are presently.

Yeah, " I said because it led to more options than 'no'.

Perhaps when a nation goes through a period of upheaval, those who should become politicians, do.

...for the welfare of the whole world and the new world order.

I will only praise someone who can't take anything away from me.

Nobody really knows, do they? They told Stephen Hawking he only had a year left to live and how many years ago was that? You can't know it all.

When I got divorced, I thought 'Well, there goes my act.'

We went on stage with the Jefferson Airplane, Jim started singing with Grace Slick and hugging her. Then he danced off the stage, went back into the dressing room and passed out cold.

Whoever lives as he sees fit will not die as he sees fit.

Speak but one word to me.