Unparalleled cooperation in the financial markets supported both assistance to those in need and resumption of day-to-day operations. In the end, although the financial markets quickly returned to normal operations, I hope that we have learned from our experiences and are able, in a continuing spirit of cooperation, to address the vulnerabilities of the financial industry that were revealed by those events.
It is critical that we vigorously address the possibility of terrorist attacks in areas where major financial markets or operational centers are concentrated. In discussions with financial institutions, someone typically asks, What are the specific threats or scenarios that we need to guard against?