Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of Jack Lew as Secretary of Treasury

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013.

I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Jack Lew as our nation’s next Treasury Secretary.  At this critical time for our economy and our country, there is no one more qualified for this position than Jack.  As my Chief of Staff, Jack was by my side as we confronted our nation’s toughest challenges. His reputation as a master of fiscal issues who can work with leaders…