WASHINGTON (MNI) – A senior U.S. Treasury Department official
Monday afternoon issued the following statement:

“European leaders appear to be moving with a heightened sense of
urgency. We’re hoping to see accelerated European action over the next
several weeks, including in the run up to the Leaders G-20 meeting in
Mexico. Movement to strengthen the European banking system will be of
particular importance in this time period.”

** MNI Washington Bureau: 202-371-2121 **

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