I wanted to--wonder if you could elaborate on that and talk about how we can do a better job of helping our small businesses gain access to European markets?

diversification is extremely important.

we need to concentrate to a greater degree on energy efficiency, clean energy.

I especially appreciate hearing that.

Yes. We look forward to continuing to work on these issues as we try and strengthen this relationship and our exports.

Well, can you talk a little bit more about you suggested a barrier-free transatlantic market and a place where we might start.

I think it would send the right type of political statement, and I think it is, at this point, doable.

We need to find additional ways to encourage investment and create jobs here at home.

energy security and clean energy is a priority for this administration

the so-called southern route, the Europeans will have greater potential for diversifying.

I have had some companies complain that we have not had a consistent U.S. policy when it comes to enforcing trade policies.

I think that in the selection of Catherine Ashton, the EU picked someone who met some criteria that was set.

I think that we are at a point where not only because of the difficulties that it poses for our companies, but also because of the political dynamic that it creates across the Atlantic, that it probably is a good time to revisit ITAR.

we owe them, and all of the men and women serving there, a mission that they can understand and support.

I want to applaud each of you and the President and everybody who's been involved in the very thorough review of what our strategy should be in Afghanistan.

I think it's appropriate, also, that we continue to have a rigorous debate in Congress and in the Senate about what we're going to do.

The priorities that the task force laid out included ecosystem-based management, comprehensive coastal and marine spatial planning...

I would just encourage you to continue that effort, because it continues to be a very big issue for small business.