...but that's because the insecurity he has created has driven up the global prices of our products to record levels. His regime also represents a harsher regulatory environment, which has also driven prices up. I say that he "represents" a more harsh regulatory environment, but that is only in perception. In reality nothing has changed, but perception and worry drives speculation, and speculation drives prices up. Since no other factor has such an impact on profits as higher prices, he has helped us become flush with cash and profits.