The President's News Conference
03/23/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
Our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow our economy and create good, middle-class jobs.
Most Americans—Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—understand that we can't just cut our way to prosperity.
We can support scientists who are designing new engines that are more energy efficient.
The United States is certainly willing to continue to play a facilitating role.