Jacob J. Lew: “Until Iran has completed all of its obligations, we will not be relieving any of the United States sanctions, nor will…”

The American people deserve to have an IRS with the resources so that, when you pick up the phone and call the IRS, there is a person at the other end to answer it.

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

The real goal is not to restructure the debt. The real goal is to get back to economic growth.

This agreement demonstrates that we have the capacity to find common ground on difficult issues and lays a foundation for addressing some of our long-term challenges.