Ministers React to Geithner

The G-8 finance ministers seemed to appreciate U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's presentation in Rome.Alistair Darling,the British Chancellor of the Exchequer,said it was quite clear the new American administration is getting into its stride.It wants to make a difference,not just for Americans,but for the world.The G-8 ministers described Mr.Geithner as helpful in explaining President Obama's plans,especially the integration of the various initiatives and the operation of the public-private fund for troubled assets.