“In this country, the opportunities have won out over the problems over time, and I think they will continue to do so,” the billionaire said. “I can't remember any discussions Charlie and I have had, ever, going back to 1959, where we would have come to the conclusion at the end of them that we would have passed on a great business opportunity, a business to buy, because of external conditions.”Buffett pointed to the many world events that have happened over the 20th century that were catastrophic — two wor ...