that editorial makes the point that these issues deserve attention, and we cannot postpone action on these issues indefinitely. We in Congress and the administration need to get the message that foreign governments and foreign banks are sending to us. We need to face up to the challenge. We need to begin addressing the budget deficit and the trade deficit as first priority issues, and not push them off while we continue to deal with other matters.
Addressing the need to prioritize budget and trade deficits during a speech on economic policy.
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