Political Quotes

Jacob J. Lew: I think it is a mistake to think of three percent of GDP as a bulls-eye.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think it is a mistake to think of three percent of GDP as a bulls-eye.
Said by
Jacob J. Lew

Editor's note · Context

Lew argues against viewing a 3% GDP deficit as the only target.

Share

More from Jacob J. Lew

Feb 9, 2016

We are seeing thousands of people leave Puerto Rico for the mainland, and they are American citizens.

congress.gov
Apr 21, 2015

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

congress.gov
Apr 21, 2015

I believe that the letter states correctly that, having over the last week raised this issue with 10 of the 11 negotiating partners, the reason they are willing to have a conversation on currency, in part, is because of the firm knowledge…

congress.gov
Feb 10, 2016

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.

congress.gov