I think all governments engage in intelligence gathering vis-a-vis other governments.

The most pressing and significant problems in the global economy are unsustainable structural issues with regard to the E.U. - fiscal deficits and the structure of the E.U. itself.

I don't see (subprime mortgage market troubles) imposing a serious problem. I think it's going to be largely contained.

China needs a currency that reflects underlying economic fundamentals.

Anticompetitive practices hurt Chinese private firms nearly as much as foreign ones.

India is a vibrant nation whose strength lies in its commitment to equal rights and to speech, religious and economic freedoms that enrich the lives of all citizens. India is not only the world's largest democracy; it is also a secular, pluralistic society committed to inclusive growth.

Every global concern - economic, environmental or security-related - can be addressed more effectively when the U.S. and China work together.