I believe that job creation is primarily a function of the private sector, but we can do things to provide incentives to them to help them in that effort.
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Conrad emphasizes the role of the private sector in job creation and the need for government incentives.
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You know, we met with a Congressman on the Ways and Means Committee this morning, and we were on a subject related to this. You really see it with our elderly people who do not have options or options are closing in on them.
If we are going to have tax-advantaged vehicles to encourage people to save for retirement, then the savings ought to be for retirement.
I sense there is a feeling here that we have got to get some of these things done that are hanging out there.
We did have a chance to look at what you and the Congressman have offered, and we think that makes a significant contribution to this discussion and debate, and we appreciate that.





