Saving our nation's future: an intergovernmental challenge.(Transcript)

Thank you for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to speak to you today. As a federal official speaking at this state and local conversation it's important to note at the out-set that in today's world, regulations institutions, and individuals are increasingly interconnected and interdependent. This turn is occurring both internationally and domestically and among different economic and social sectors. From a federal, state, and local regulation perspective, this interconnection and interdependence involves a range of issues, including tax policy, education, the