and what is your advice to the guys in washington about how to get america incorporated back on its feet? >> it's a pleasure to be on your show, my friend piers. as for the u.s. economy, as we all know, the 2nd of august is nearing very fast, and it's very important for the members of congress and the president of the united states, obama, to reach a conclusion as swiftly as possible because the budget deficit in the united states and the cumulative debt and the raising of the debt ceiling, it does not only impact the u.s. economy but also impacts the whole world economies. so it's very important for the u.s. congress, represented by the senate and house of representatives, and by president obama to come close together and to finish an agreement as soon as possible. frankly speaking, the so-called gang of six should be expanded to represent all the houses members and the senate's members and reach a conclusion as