He was in London when the crisis of 1948 unfolded.
Of course, no one will ever know how the crisis would have unfolded in a Gore administration.
But not everyone who watched the West's crisis unfold thinks that the new rules will work.
He thought it essential to have every possible option available to him as the crisis unfolded.
It was not clear what immediate effect the announcement would have on the political crisis unfolding here.
These figures go up to 2009 - but will probably be revised as the financial crisis unfolds.
A political crisis is unfolding at home and a military action is under way abroad.
However his position is less certain as the crisis surrounding the National Government unfolded.
As the crisis unfolded, the company made several crucial decisions whose repercussions may be felt for years.
As the crisis unfolded, loan rates rocketed to 20-25pc or more.