"It appears, based on reports that we've seen, that this time now the executives from these automakers are putting forward a more serious set of plans."
"I don't think the country can let the auto industry go down the tubes. We need to do something."
"this administration does not intend to delay in getting you the help that we need."
"I offer you the hand of friendship, the same commitment to partnership as a do my Democratic colleagues. There is a time for campaigning, and there is a time for governing."
"One gets the sense that he is trying to be a good president."
"This administration does not intend to delay in getting you the help that we need."
"Now comes reality."
"I offer you the same hand of friendship, the same commitment to partnership as I do my Democratic colleagues. There is a time for campaigning and there is a time for governor."
"That is the spirit I want to reclaim in this country."
"I know he'll bring to the White House the same dedication and integrity that have earned him the highest praise in every post, from Secretary of the Army to university president."
"I offer you the same hand of friendship and cooperation that I offer our Democratic governors."
"To solve this crisis and to ease the burden on our states, we need action -- and action now."
"Governors can partner with us to create jobs."
"Louis has served his country with distinction in uniform and in government, and his pedigree is second-to-none."
"That is what we're seeing today."
"I promise you this -- as President, I will seek your counsel."
"Tomorrow, Vice President-elect Joe Biden will be briefed by the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism."
"That is the kind of strong partnership I intend to build as President of the United States."
