The financial rescue plan will provide the government a range of tools to help banks rebuild capital in order to get more credit flowing to consumers and businesses.

One thing people can be certain of is that the bill I signed is a big step toward solving this problem.

I know that your people are exhausted in there, and I'm—really appreciate the fact that I'm going to sign a piece of legislation that'll be a part of solving this crisis—an important part of solving the crisis.

I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and State and local governments to reach out to our Nation's young people.

Under this bipartisan agreement, the Treasury Secretary would be authorized to remove troubled assets in stages.

Sometimes people in Government never get thanked enough for all the hours they keep.

I call upon Government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong commitment to preventing, treating, and ultimately curing…

I'm disappointed by the outcome, but I assure our citizens and citizens around the world that this is not the end of the legislative process.

This legislation is the product of intensive bipartisan efforts.

The true 'cost' of this legislation should be far less than $700 billion.

It is time to reform Washington.

We've got to eliminate programs that don't work, and we've got to make sure that the programs that we do have are more efficient and cost less.

I've put forward a series of proposals that make sure that we protect taxpayers as we engage in this important rescue effort.

Senator McCain is absolutely right that we need more responsibility.

I think there's a fair chance, if this is done right, the taxpayers will get all their money back, maybe even run a profit.

I think we do have to do something to rescue the financial system.

Congress should quickly pass responsible legislation modernizing the FHA.

I intend to designate Gordon S. Heddell to be Acting Inspector General of the United States Department of Defense.