08/11 U.S. urges Greece to move fast on bailout plan


English.news.cn   2011-11-08 07:35:32FeedbackPrintRSS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The United States said Monday it welcomed a new consensus in Greece on adopting new austerity measures and urged the Greek government to move swiftly to fulfill its commitments of an European Union bailout.
"We welcome the consensus that has been reached in Greece," said White House spokesman Jay Carney, saying the incoming government should take steps to live up to commitments on the rescue plan "as quickly as possible."