09/08/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"These are all commonsense reforms that respond to the obvious problems exposed by the financial crisis."
"That's how we'll keep our economy and our institutions strong."
"All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty for the last half of the scheduled workday on Thursday, December 24, 2009."
"Hanukkah's lessons inspire us all to give thanks for the blessings we enjoy."