The economy has recovered better than most advanced, comparably sized economies.

FORBES: Israel

We still have the most open, entrepreneurial economy and market of any advanced nation.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Closes Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth

If I tell you that a large section of Iraq's industry and economy is based on Soviet and Russian technology - not the most advanced but nevertheless still functioning - that means the assets that are there and that need to be put back will need spare parts, technical support and so on.

BBC: Breakfast with Frost