Jacob J. Lew: “I fundamentally agree with the point that we want the burden on small businesses to be easier and lower.”

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

It is critically important for the peace of the world and the United States that Iran not get nuclear weapons.

Over the past 7 years under the President's leadership, we have seen a sustained economic recovery and an unprecedented decline in the Federal budget deficit.

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.