Jacob J. Lew: “Our troop increase must be matched by a stronger civilian effort and additional foreign assistance.”

The immediate need is for Congress to pass legislation that will permit them to restructure their debt.

The earned income tax credit is one of the most effective programs we have had, both to reduce poverty and to get people.

I think right now, when you look at what our debt is, our deficit, annual deficit, is essentially interest on the debt.

I don't think there is an urgent crisis. I don't think Americans should worry that their Social Security won't be there.