Barack Obama actually said...

"The only measure of my success as president, when people look back five years from now, or nine years from now, is going to be, did I get this economy fixed?"

"We've got to have a recovery package that puts people back to work and ensures that states that are dealing with rising unemployment can deal with unemployment insurance, can provide health care for p..."

"I have already directed my economic team to come up with an economic recovery plan that will mean 2.5 million more jobs by January of 2011."

"I heard from Republicans and Democrats the need for action and swift action. And that's what we've been trying to do in moving this package forward."