We need our nominees in place here. Some of the most important issues facing the government today are coming through the Treasury Department.

The government has the authority to adjust the tariffs in an emergency situation, but no determination has been made yet.

We don't have a timetable.

China has made a reform to its exchange rate mechanism — that was an important step. We still want to see greater currency flexibility in the region.

The deal to provide 100 percent debt cancellation is in jeopardy.

The next step is that the mechanism be allowed to work and reflect market supply and demand.

We think it's time to have someone permanently based in Beijing.

The World Bank's analysis seems to give greater credence to the ability of a Niger to pay back its unsustainable debt than it does for the G-8 countries to meet their commitments.

The president felt that there will certainly be a need to put that money to work for the Iraqi people.