[Nichols said the authors wrote the report after they left the Treasury Department last August.] This paper was not prepared at Treasury, by Treasury, or at the request of anyone at Treasury, ... It was prepared after the individuals in question went back to the private sector. |
Based on the '60 Minutes' segment aired Sunday evening, there was a document that was shown that appeared to be classified. It was for that reason that it was referred to the U.S. inspector general's office. |
I'm not going to comment on rumors and speculation, |
I'm not going to comment on rumors and speculation. The secretary views serving the president as an honor and a privilege. He serves at the pleasure of the president. |
The secretary is honored to help the president implement his agenda to strengthen the economy. |