Jacob J. Lew: “The strategies I have described are part of the President's plan to help improve the lives of millions of hard-working…”

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.

The decision has never been made by the only people who can make the decision--that is the President of the United States on the advice of the Treasury Secretary--what to do.

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

Well, for me, it comes down to two things: promoting American trade and restoring American leadership.