01/08/2009
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"This is a momentous day in the history of our country. We are honoring a promise made by our president, as we join with him in promising that help is on the way."
"The middle class is the backbone of our democracy. And the middle class in America has a union label on it."
"This is the Biden American rescue plan. It will be followed by the American recovery plan."
"This is the most consequential legislation that many of us will ever be a party to. Who knows what the future may bring? But nonetheless, on this day, we celebrate."