Parts are a repeat from earlier today.

  • Says U.S. must do ‘everything we can’ to spur growth.
  • U.S. still living with scars of crisis.
  • Sees bipartisan work in Congress to avoid fiscal cliff.
  • Europe leaders ‘committed ‘ to holding EU together.
  • Says U.S economy growing around 1% to 2% rate.
  • Urges Congress to approve tax credits to spur hiring.
  • Low treasury yields show investor faith in the U.S.
  • Says growth must be faster to reduce unemployment.
  • Says Europe must support growth in short term.
  • U.S. has ‘huge strategic interest’ in strong Europe.
  • European governments , central banks must cooperate.
  • Says Europe growth is ‘bridge’ to ‘long term reforms’.
  • Says he’s troubled by rising extremism in Europe.
  • Urges U.S. Congress , Europe to spur economic growth.

Started this session with him speaking and just about ending it with him . At least I won’t have to count any sheep tonight.