Adam Smith actually said...

"It is politically difficult for the administration given what they campaigned on; but I don't see any way around it."

"More revenue is certainly an option, and I understand campaign promises, but all of the campaign promises... don't add up."

"the world order that existed for, you know, a long time post World War II is stressed and requires some changes."

"It is perfectly okay to push our allies that they need to contribute more."