Jacob J. Lew: “The immediate need is for Congress to pass legislation that will permit them to restructure their debt.”

We need to support the people at the IRS so that they can run a tax system that is worthy of our country.

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

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

I have always thought that the sooner we could have a bipartisan conversation on dealing with Social Security, the better.