I believe, as does the President, that there is no plausible way for us to address the many economic challenges facing the country, including our unsustainable fiscal deficits, without asking those most fortunate few to pay a modestly higher percentage of their income and taxes.
Geithner emphasizes the need for wealthier Americans to contribute more to address fiscal challenges.
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