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" Well, I think the global economy is in the position for continuing good growth with inflation well in check. "

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" The deficit - the U.S. knows our deficit is too large. We are committed to bringing it down. We are bringing it down. The deficit came in for fiscal year '05 at considerably below where it was the prior year. "

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" We're focused on doing the things that make the economy perform well, and as you do that, reduce deficits, for one, very important; secondly, keep growth rates high, very important. "

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" Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move good energy legislation through to the Congress; I'm encouraged that there's some prospect for that now. "

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" The global economy is in pretty good shape. "

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" Moderation of oil prices would be very, very welcome. But overall I think we are in a position of stable growth, sustainable growth, and basically with inflation in check. "

" And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate advantage of them, and we can burn coal in a clean way; we could improve the grid. "

" We have the deepest and most liquid capital markets in the world. "

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" We have to keep our eye on inflation, but so far inflation remains reasonably in check on the global stage. "

" We promote domestic savings by also things like the personal accounts associated with the president's Social Security initiative, which over time would generate more savings. "