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2009-09-03 17:35:00
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Secretary of State
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TALKING POINTS FOR THE PITTSBURGH G20 SUMMIT

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SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS FOR THE PITTSBURGH G20 SUMMIT

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SUBJECT: TALKING POINTS FOR THE PITTSBURGH G20 SUMMIT


1. (U) The following talking points have been developed
by the White House for use in explaining the goals and
objectives of the upcoming Pittsburgh Summit with host
government officials. They should not be left as a non-
paper or used outside of official circles.


2.(U) For updated press statements, public remarks, and
other information related to the Summit, posts should
refer to Infocentral
(https://infocentral.state.gov/info-topics/ec onomic-
growth--prosperity),Diplopedia
(http://diplopedia.state.gov/index.php?title= Bureau_of_E
conomic%2C_Energy_and_Business_Affairs),or the
Pittsburgh Summit public website, pittsburghsummit.gov.


TALKING POINTS ON THE PITTSBURGH SUMMIT
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3. (SBU)

The Context

-- At the Pittsburgh Summit, we plan to take stock of
what we have done thus far to address the crisis, see
where we are on the road to recovery, discuss what areas
require additional attention and discuss what can be
done to lay the foundation for balanced and sustainable
growth going forward.

-- The President has spoken often of the need for a new
era of responsibility and of the need to avoid the
excess of the past. While much has been done on reform
thus far in the U.S. and elsewhere, there is more to be
done to ensure this crisis is not repeated in the
future.

-- Pittsburgh is a city which has overcome so much and
transformed itself, from the city of steel to one which
highlights the role of high-tech innovation, including
green technology, education and training, and research
and development. We believe the Pittsburgh Summit can
be an important milestone in our collective effort to
respond to the crisis and develop a new growth strategy
that will help to secure a global prosperity that is
broad and sustained.

Assessing Progress Made

-- Substantial progress has been made on the commitments
made by our Leaders at previous G20 Summits.

-- G20 countries have engaged in an unprecedent,
concerted effort to stem the economic freefall,

stimulate demand and stabilize their financial systems.

-- In addition, there has been substantial progress on
developing global standards for regulation and
implementing them nationally.

--Substantial new resources have also been made
available to the international financial system,
including the IMF, to assist in manaing this crisis.

-- Since the London Summit in April, we are increasingly
seeing signs of recovery:

Industrial production throughout the G20 has
either stabilized or is growing.

Global trade is expanding again.

Stresses in financial markets have significantly
abated.

Our financial institutions are raising needed
capital.

Ensuring Recovery Efforts Continue

-- Despite the positive signs in recent months, risks
remain. We must sustain the intensity of the policy
effort that is needed to help ensure recovery.

-- More needs to be done to build confidence, promote a
race to the top in important reform areas, implement our

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commitments and help ensure the world does not again
face a crisis of this scope and magnitude.

Building a Sustainable Growth Strategy to Avoid Similar
Crises in the Future

-- It is too early to speak of exiting the crisis but
not too early to discuss the future growth strategy and
how to move forward to avoid imbalances and create the
conditions for a more sustainable, greener global
economy. That will be a key part of the Pittsburgh
agenda.

-- G20 cooperation will be essential in this effort and
the G20 will need to demonstrate collective resolve to
pursue more balanced and sustainable global growth,
underpinned by open markets.

-- Modernizing the international financial institutions
(IFIs) will be essential. We support an early
discussion regarding the role, resources and reforms of
these organizations.

-- We are committed to addressing the urgent issues of
fuel, food and finance facing the poorest nations. In
that regard, the U.S. will be hosting a meeting of
nations in Washington in early September to follow up on
the pledges made in support the food security initiative
announced earlier this summer.

-- As the largest global economies, it will also be
critical for the G20 to demonstrate a commitment to
addressing climate change and respond forcefully to the
challenges it poses. We have a significant role to play
in helping to develop a practical and effective
framework for providing climate finance, including for
adaptation and mitigation.

-- Access to diverse and reliable energy supplies will
also be on the agenda, including measures to improve the
functioning of the energy markets. We remain committed
to an open global economy; it remains important to avoid
retreating into protectionism at a time of stress in the
global economy

-- Finally, and very importantly, the G20 should
recognize that, as growth returns, we need to do
everything we can to ensure that employment does as
well.


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