Jacob J. Lew: “The challenge today is that, as I think I was saying earlier, if we were to put the brakes on this year or next year, I…”

I think the fee makes sense for two reasons: first, it does reflect the costs associated with fossil fuel use.

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

I think right now, when you look at what our debt is, our deficit, annual deficit, is essentially interest on the debt.

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