Now that the international get-together at Camp David between the G8 world leaders has concluded, the White House has issued a statement.
The Camp David declaration adds: "The global economic recovery shows signs of promise, but significant headwinds persist."
— Ed Henry (@edhenryTV) May 19, 2012
G8 Leaders "commit to take all necessary steps to strengthen and reinvigorate our economies and combat financial stresses…"
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) May 19, 2012
Here's line Merkel wanted: Leaders focused on growth "while maintaining a firm commitment to implement fiscal consolidation"
— Ed Henry (@edhenryTV) May 19, 2012
Translation: We really want to spend more, but since that seems too obscene in this economic environment, we won’t say it out loud.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/05/19/g8-leaders-release-statement-on-economy-following-summit/
