Axelrod Praises Geithner As "Uniquely Qualified" (VIDEO)

Axelrod Praises Geithner As "Uniquely Qualified" (VIDEO)

David Axelrod spoke with George Stephanopolous on ABC News Sunday about President-elect Barack Obama's economic plan. The future White House senior adviser would not offer any more specifics, but he gave high praise to future Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

"Tim Geithner is uniquely qualified to do this job," Axelrod said. "He's someone who is steeped in the economy and in managing crises ... And he's someone who, by both temperament and experience, is well suited for the times we're in."

On Obama's other Cabinet picks -- specifically Hillary Clinton -- Axelrod said:

"Well, I think it's fair to say that all of these appointees will have the full backing of the president. That's why he's selecting them. And the one thing I can tell you from working for six years with Barack Obama, that he is someone who invites strong opinions. He enjoys that. He thinks it's an important element of leadership."

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