Henry Waxman actually said...

"But the Congress needs to work with this administration on long-term adjustments that must be made to ensure that the U.S. economy is one that rewards fair play and hard work."

"The financial crisis that ripped through our economy in 2008 was the worst our country has faced since 1929."

"Thank you for holding this hearing, and focusing attention on job creation and economic growth, which should be our immediate priorities."

"No one action turned the economy around or can turn the economy around, but efforts including the Recovery Act... have helped."