"We must be committed to our promises, strongly oppose trade protectionism in all its manifestations, be vigilant against and correct the 'invisible' protectionism acts in various forms, reduce and eliminate trade barriers, and solve trade disputes through dialogue and coordination, thus creating favorable conditions of the full recovery and long-term development of world economy."

Chinese President Hu Jintao, at the 17th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in Singapore on November 14

"The desire on the part of Chinese authorities to maintain a relatively stable anchor is a very important aspect of China's own stability in this post-crisis climate. The world should turn its attention elsewhere and let China really figure out the right currency policy for its sustainable growth."

Stephen Roach, Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman

"Every six seconds a child dies of hunger. This enormous tragedy is not only a moral outrage and an economic absurdity, but also it presents a serious threat to our collective peace and security."

Jacques Diouf, Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization

"The nation's prestige and prosperity cannot be upheld forever by the achievements of the past."

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, underlining the importance of sweeping reforms for Russia to become a modern world power in a state-of-the-union address on November 12

"We found water. And we didn't find just a little bit. We found a significant amount."

Anthony Colaprete, lead scientist for NASA's moon punch mission on October 9 from which scientists concluded there is plenty of water on the moon—at least near the lunar south pole. The discovery was announced on November 13