Jeff Immelt Growth Quotations

We're positioned to win in this environment. We've got the company so we can have good operating growth in 2003, ... We're executing on a very strong leadership agenda, transforming the portfolio and building sustainable growth.

We are well positioned for a strong finish to the year and solid double-digit growth into 2006,

We really don't see a double dip, just slow economic growth,

We are on track for double-digit growth in earnings and cash flow in 2005 and beyond,

We think we'll have solid execution in a slow growth environment in the fourth quarter,

We see continued strong growth in Asia and developing markets, mid single-digit growth in the Americas, and slow growth in Europe.

We also remain confident that we will achieve 10 to 15 percent earnings per share growth in 2005,

It's really the broadest growth we've seen since the first quarter of 2000,

Despite a volatile environment, our fundamentals remain very strong, as we achieved double-digit earnings growth across all six of our businesses.

GE's end markets continue to show solid growth, and our businesses are performing very well,

The year is turning out as planned, ... As expected, the ramp-down of our turbine shipments in the first half created earnings pressure. However, we are executing with broad-based strength to generate significant growth in the second half. We see nine of 13 businesses growing in double digits and more favorable comparisons in power systems and insurance.