Open political and economic systems have been gaining ground and there's a good reason for it. They work better.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Open government is, within limits, an ideal that we all share. U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed it when he took office in January 2009.
As you see the political problems are closely connected with the economical problems. With the help of politics, we will open the way for the economy and this is why all these problems are included in the program of the newly elected government.
The aim of open government is to take advantage of the know-how and entrepreneurial spirit of those outside government institutions to work together with those inside government to solve problems.
While I believe firmly in open markets and free trade, I also believe an open market needs a level playing field.
The political system is not for the people. The people are secondary to the economy. It's about what generates money, not about what benefits the people.
We must never forget that it is the private sector - not government - that is the engine of economic opportunity. Businesses, particularly small businesses, flourish and can provide good jobs when government acts as a productive partner.
It is absolutely clear that government plays a key role, as a catalyst, in promoting long-run growth.
There are no doubts that, the situation in the country today, indicates that there is much more work to do in the process of reforming the political economy and improving the quality of life of our people and communities.
The American political system is so porous, it's so open, it's so frustrating for those who are trying to make policy.
We are particularly poor at the open economy issues.