"They want to be able to make money, they want to be able to put food on the table, they want to be able to have better lives, they want more freedom to be economic citizens."

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

"Respect for human rights, the rule of law should be on the table, as well as promoting economic opportunities and growth, during her trip, because we think these are quite important aspects in providing the kind of conditions that are favorable to economic progress,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

While the enhanced HIPC effort should help get the poorest nations to the economic table, the rest of the world - and especially Asia - is still wondering if the table is stable.

CNN: FIXING THE WORLD

This, of course, brought more Asia-Pacific nations to the table global economic decision-making, including China, South Korea, India, Australia and Indonesia.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Obviously economic issues are on the table for the meetings both here and at the G8.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing with Jay Carney and Ben Rhodes