Paulson Sworn In As 74th U.S. Treasury Secretary

Henry M. Paulson was sworn in as the 74th U.S. Treasury Secretary, saying he "appreciates the trust you have placed in me to lead at a time when we must ensure that our economy remains strong, our markets remain competitive and our workers have the opportunity to realize their full potential." In addition, he spoke of pursuing economic and regulatory policies that are responsive to today's world. "We must always remember that the strength of the U.S. economy is linked to the strength of the global economy," and that it is "critical for the U.S. to remain actively engaged with our economic partners."