It's about giving the American people who are hurting out there a win.

Tonight a majority of United States Senators voted to advance the 'American Jobs Act.'

If there is one thing that Washington should be able to agree on, rebuilding our infrastructure should be one.

Each individual, man and woman, has certain inalienable rights, and that those rights must be recognized in a government that is responsive, is democratic.

I'm grateful they have agreed to serve in this capacity.

It is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1.Establishment of Emergency Board (Board).

There are too many people hurting in this country for us to do nothing.

I think it is entirely appropriate for the Government to have some oversight role to make sure that consumers are protected.

This is about priorities.

And I know you guys have a little pull, at least with one Congressman.

I am transmitting the District of Columbia's 2012 Budget Request Act.

Well, what we did was we put a stop, through the Financial Reform Act, of them charging fees for credit cards.

This is not just a job for government; it is a job for all of us.

This jobs bill is fully paid for.

This order shall be effective September 30, 2011.

If I were president right now, I would go to Congress with a new system for unemployment.

We look forward to working with our Federal, state, local, and international partners to protect public health and safety.

We're not done when it comes to rebuilding our infrastructure.