Now is the time to act boldly and wisely, to not only revive this economy, but to build a new foundation for lasting prosperity. Now is the time to jump start job creation, restart lending, and invest in areas like energy, health care and education that will grow our economy even as we make hard choices to bring our deficit down.
Barack Obama emphasizes the need for decisive action to revive the economy and invest in key sectors for future growth.
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