He very much supports the creation of an infrastructure bank, which has bipartisan support, which would leverage very relatively minimal amount of taxpayer dollars to allow private companies to hire folks to rebuild our infrastructure, which in turn will help create a more solid foundation for economic growth and job creation.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Japan is the powerhouse of the region, but has little leverage with which to press its claim.

ECONOMIST: Japan and Russia

As president, Mr Kirchner has largesse of his own, including discretionary spending which brings leverage over cash-strapped provincial governors and their representatives in the Senate.

ECONOMIST: The president seeks allies, far and wide