“I think we ought to all take a step back and remember where we were 24, 48 hours ago, a week ago, two weeks ago - the prospect that was hanging out there that America would not honor its obligations for the first time in its history, and the impact that would have on our economy and the global economy.” ThinkingFirstsTwoAmericaRememberHoursStepsEconomyWeekOughtHonorFirst TimeImpactObligationHanging OutTwo WeeksGlobal Economy48 Hours Author:Jay Carney