Does that mean before the G-7 Summit in Birmingham or some time this year?
SECRETARY RUBIN: Oh, “quickly” I think means, if you think of “soon” as a range, “quickly” is on the early end of the range. (Laughter.) SECRETARY RUBIN: We were trying to provide precision with that, so that was why we said it that way. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary — SECRETARY RUBIN: Was that useful? Yes? QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, understanding your reluctance to specify what Japan should do on tax cuts, but as a general economic matter if you want to stimulate domestic demand what’s the best way to do that, permanent tax cuts or temporary tax cuts? SECRETARY RUBIN: Very good, Ed. (Laughter.) SECRETARY RUBIN: The best way to do that is with tax cuts that accomplish the purpose. (Laughter.) SECRETARY RUBIN: I really don’t — look. I think we need to see the details. I think the world needs to see the details, and I don’t want to get ahead of the announcement. I just don’t think that’s the right thing to do. But I think — and I know I’m just repeating myself in what I’m about to say — the
