Every president since George Washington has taken executive privilege seriously. Every Republican president has. Jacob Lew executivegeorgepresident Change image and share on social
Historically, the responsibility for voting on the debt limit has gone to the party in the majority. Jacob Lew debthistoricallylimit Change image and share on social
I think it's very important not to confuse the importance of dealing with Social Security in the long term with these short-term deficit reduction challenges. They're different issues. Jacob Lew challengeconfusedeal Change image and share on social
Raising the debt limit on some levels is a ministerial act. It doesn't involve any new spending. Jacob Lew actdebtinvolve Change image and share on social
Europe is trying to get its fiscal house in order. Jacob Lew europefiscalhouse Change image and share on social
I think there is a shared sense of urgency in Washington on fiscal issues. Jacob Lew fiscalissuesense Change image and share on social
The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations. Jacob Lew aspirationbudgetcollection Change image and share on social
It is time for the general fund to pay the Social Security fund back. Jacob Lew backfundgeneral Change image and share on social
Businesses make decisions based on what they are seeing in their order books. Jacob Lew basebookbusiness Change image and share on social