Barack Obama actually said...

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

For the sake of our economy and our people, this is the moment to act, and to act without delay.

This plan must begin today. A plan I'm confident will save or create at least 3 million jobs over the next few years.

President-elect Obama calling for action on the economy and warning the consequences if lawmakers drag their feet.