August 20, 2009
Opinion of Larry Summers approved4:58 PM
The U.S. unemployment rate will not reach double digits in 2009.

President-elect Obama would keep the unemployment rate below 10 percent
March 24, 2009
Opinion of Larry Summers approved12:22 PM
The U.S. government should not try to recoup AIG bonuses.

"We are a country of law; there are contracts. The government cannot just abrogate contracts."
February 11, 2009
Opinion of Larry Summers approved11:46 AM
January 16, 2009
Opinion of Larry Summers approved10:07 AM
Public investment should have a higher priority than tax cuts in Barack Obama's stimulus package.

Obama plan represents...investments that will work for the American public
November 21, 2008
Opinion of Larry Summers approved10:31 AM
November 18, 2008
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:23 PM
The U.S. should not have signed the Kyoto Treaty.

Kyoto: "Idealistic and visionary yet impractical, ultimately ineffective and perhaps even counterproductive."
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:22 PM
The North American Free Trade Agreement has been effective.

"The bigger that world trading system is, the more open it is, the more benefit we will derive from our position at the hub."
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:22 PM
The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization.

Summers criticizes "domestic distrust of global involvement" (including WTO).
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:21 PM
The U.S. should be a member state of the U.N.

Summers criticizes "failure to pay our dues to the United Nations."
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:21 PM
The debts of highly indebted African countries should be forgiven.

Writing off African debt is "sound financial practice" and "a moral imperative."
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:20 PM
Scientists should pursue embryonic stem cell research.

"It is not a step towards a healthier 21st century to allow the views of a vocal minority in effect to cut off funding for embryonic stem cell researc...
Opinion of Larry Summers approved3:20 PM
The federal government should subsidize the creation of new stem cell lines.

"Likely to lead to revolutions in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and cancer within the next generation"
Opinion of Larry Summers approved1:33 PM
Global warming is a problem that humans must take actions to address.

"The real question for debate is not whether something should be done – that debate is over among the rational."
October 31, 2008
Opinion of Larry Summers approved12:59 PM
The federal government should pass the proposed $700 billion financial system bailout.

This step was as necessary as the need for it was regrettable.
Opinion of Larry Summers approved12:45 PM
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