Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, answers a question during an interview with Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, answers a question during an interview with Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 8: White House Director of the National Economic Council Lawrence Summers walks through the colonnade of the White House November 8, 2009 in Washington, DC. In addition to commenting on recent parliamentary elections in Iraq; US President Barack Obama spoke today about the House of Representatives' late night vote to pass their version of healthcare reform legislation.
  2. Lawrence Summers, White House chief economic adviser, speaks at the Buttonwood Gathering, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in New York. "A return to the status quo is unacceptable," Summers said. Banks must increase capital cushions and accept regulation and not be able to choose their own regulator, "playing one against the other," he added.

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  1. Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, answers a question during an interview with Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  2. Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC interviews Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, at the Newseum in Washington, October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  3. Ernersto Zedillio (L), former President of Mexico, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner (2nd from L), President of Argentina, Jan Peter Baikenede (C), Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Dominique Strauss-Kahn (2nd from R), Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and Lawrence Summers (R), Director of the U.S. National Economic Council, participate in a panel discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, September 22, 2009. About 1,200 participants including heads of state, business leaders, humanitarians and celebrities are attending the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) which started on Tuesday.
  4. Lawrence Summers, White House chief economic adviser, speaks at the Buttonwood Gathering, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in New York. "A return to the status quo is unacceptable," Summers said. Banks must increase capital cushions and accept regulation and not be able to choose their own regulator, "playing one against the other," he added.
  5. Lawrence Summers, White House chief economic adviser, speaks at the Buttonwood Gathering, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 in New York. "A return to the status quo is unacceptable," Summers said. Banks must increase capital cushions and accept regulation and not be able to choose their own regulator, "playing one against the other," he added.
  6. Lawrence Summers, director of the White House's National Economic Council, departs after an interview at the Newseum in Washington, October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  7. Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, answers a question during an interview with Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  8. Maria Bartiromo (L) of CNBC interviews Lawrence Summers (R), director of the White House's National Economic Council, at the Newseum in Washington, October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
  9. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo hosts a panel on finance at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 25, 2009 in New York City. The fifth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo hosts a panel on finance at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 25, 2009 in New York City. The fifth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
  11. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo hosts a panel on finance at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) September 25, 2009 in New York City. The fifth annual meeting of the CGI gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and peace in the Middle East. The event, founded by Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York City.
  12. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo prepares to ring the opening bell at the start of 'Mentoring Madness' at the New York Stock Exchange on November 16, 2009 in New York City.
  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo prepares to ring the opening bell at the start of 'Mentoring Madness' at the New York Stock Exchange on November 16, 2009 in New York City.
  14. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Rapper Calvin 'Snoop Dogg' Broadus, center, stands with dignitaries including CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo and Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht as they prepare to ring the opening bell at the start of 'Mentoring Madness' at the New York Stock Exchange on November 16, 2009 in New York City.
  15. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Rapper Calvin 'Snoop Dogg' Broadus, center, stands with dignitaries including CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo and Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht as they prepare to ring the opening bell at the start of 'Mentoring Madness' at the New York Stock Exchange on November 16, 2009 in New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo and TOMS Shoes Founder Blake Mycoskie prepare to ring the opening bell at the start of 'Mentoring Madness' at the New York Stock Exchange on November 16, 2009 in New York City.

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