Barack Obama actually said...

Clearly the situation is dire. It is deteriorating, and it demands urgent and immediate action.

But in selecting Congresswoman Solis, President-elect Obama has sent a clear message that America's working families will be heard.

What we can't do is drag this out when we just saw half a million more jobs lost. You know, the American people are struggling.

I spent 7 years, along with Pat Schroeder on the House side... was my cosponsor.