The deficit - the U.S. knows our deficit is too large. We are committed to bringing it down. We are bringing it down. The deficit came in for fiscal year '05 at considerably below where it was the prior year.

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I think we'll build a consensus for action on Social Security reform which will reduce...

I think we'll build a consensus for action on Social Security reform which will reduce...

Telecom is a dramatic success in India and our view is, respecting the political process,...

Telecom is a dramatic success in India and our view is, respecting the political process,...

Well, the U.S. is running a current account deficit; we are creating lots of investment...

Well, the U.S. is running a current account deficit; we are creating lots of investment...

Social Security represents an $11 trillion unfunded obligation. And when I say unfunded obligation, I...

Social Security represents an $11 trillion unfunded obligation. And when I say unfunded obligation, I...

And one of our points of continuing conversation with our trading partners is the urgency...

And one of our points of continuing conversation with our trading partners is the urgency...

We're focused on doing the things that make the economy perform well, and as you...

We're focused on doing the things that make the economy perform well, and as you...

We have a serious structural deficit problem. And it needs to be addressed. The president...

We have a serious structural deficit problem. And it needs to be addressed. The president...

We must start with the reality that corporations cannot guarantee anyone a lifetime job any...

We must start with the reality that corporations cannot guarantee anyone a lifetime job any...

Well, there's no doubt about the fact that, that higher energy prices lead to greater...

Well, there's no doubt about the fact that, that higher energy prices lead to greater...

We have the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world.

We have the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world.

And our big theme has been, you have made so much progress, we urge you...

And our big theme has been, you have made so much progress, we urge you...

We can get more energy out of the north slope of Alaska; we have available...

We can get more energy out of the north slope of Alaska; we have available...

Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move...

Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move...

And I think the American people look to the leaders to lead. They look to...

And I think the American people look to the leaders to lead. They look to...

And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate...

And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate...

Well, I think the global economy is in the position for continuing good growth with...

Well, I think the global economy is in the position for continuing good growth with...

We have to keep our eye on inflation, but so far inflation remains reasonably in...

We have to keep our eye on inflation, but so far inflation remains reasonably in...

We have the most flexible and adaptive economy. Making sure we sustain the ability of...

We have the most flexible and adaptive economy. Making sure we sustain the ability of...

Moderation of oil prices would be very, very welcome. But overall I think we are...

Moderation of oil prices would be very, very welcome. But overall I think we are...

Everybody you talk to about insurance says the insurance market has become a lot more...

Everybody you talk to about insurance says the insurance market has become a lot more...