National secur it y

Put Our Economy to Work

The American economy is an engine for global economic growth and a source of stability for the interna-

tional system. In addition to being a key measure of power and influence in its own right, it underwrites 

our military strength and diplomatic influence. A strong economy, combined with a prominent U.S. 

presence in the global financial system, creates opportunities to advance our security. 

To ensure our economic competitiveness, we are investing in a new foundation for sustained economic 

growth that creates good jobs and rising incomes. Because knowledge is the currency of today’s global 

economy, we must keep expanding access to early childhood and affordable higher education. The 

further acceleration of our manufacturing revolution will create the next generation of high technology 

manufacturing jobs. Immigration reform that combines smart and effective enforcement of the law with 

a pathway to citizenship for those who earn it remains an imperative. We will deliver quality, affordable 

healthcare to more and more Americans. We will also support job creation, strengthen the middle class, 

and spur economic growth by opening markets and leveling the playing field for American workers 

and businesses abroad. Jobs will also grow as we expand our work with trading partners to eliminate 

barriers to the full deployment of U.S. innovation in the digital space. These efforts are complemented 

by more modern and reliable infrastructure that ensures safety and enables growth.

In addition to the positive benefits of trade and commerce, a strong and well-regulated economy 

positions the United States to lead international efforts to promote financial transparency and prevent 

the global financial system from being abused by transnational criminal and terrorist organizations 

to engage in, or launder the proceeds of illegal activity. We will continue to work within the Financial 

Action Task Force, the G-20, and other fora to enlist all nations in the fight to protect the integrity of the 

global financial system. 

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