Robinson also testified that the United States and other G-7 nations were seriously underestimating the scope, duration and impact of the Soviet debt crisis.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

And to respond to an economic crisis that is global in scope, we are working with the nations of the G-20 to restore confidence in our financial system, avoid the possibility of escalating protectionism, and spur demand for American goods in markets across the globe.

NPR: Obama's Address To Congress

And to respond to an economic crisis that is global in scope, we are working with the nations of the G-20 to restore confidence in our financial system, avoid the possibility of escalating protectionism, and spur demand for American goods in markets across the globe, for the world depends on us having a strong economy, just as our economy depends on the strength of the world's.

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