often and so early to their own private residence. >> president bush went to crawford. >> not as often. >> i get it. but at the same time, the president is very clear that he works seven days a week. this is where he goes to see his family. he brings people down there. there is part of being president. john? >> thank you, sean. turning back to the meet with chancellor merkel on friday, did the president and the chancellor discuss the economic crisis at all? given the appointments of two officials to the treasury department who have been critical of the international monetary fund, does the administration see new or different role for the imf in resolving the economic crisis. >> let me refer you to the treasury department and imf. the readout that we provided on the chancellor's visit, excuse me, speaks for itself. they spoke at length as far as what they discussed and what