We have a serious structural deficit problem. And it needs to be addressed. The president is trying to address it through reforms of Social Security, but the problem is there with other entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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

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

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...

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...

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 promote domestic savings by also things like the personal accounts associated with the president's...

We promote domestic savings by also things like the personal accounts associated with the president's...

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,...

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...

You don't fix the problem until you define it.

You don't fix the problem until you define it.

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...

The global economy is in pretty good shape.

The global economy is in pretty good shape.

Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing...

Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...