Jacob J. Lew: “We know, however, that long-term development programs play a vital role in our national security and we want to…”

We inherited what was an economy and a budget that was in complete meltdown.

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

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

I think there are other things that need to be part of a comprehensive plan in the long run, but there is an immediate crisis in Puerto Rico.