And these Americans are counting on us, all of us in Washington. We have to remember that we're here to work for them. And if we drag our feet and fail to act, this crisis could turn into a catastrophe.
President Obama urges lawmakers to act quickly on the stimulus plan to prevent a worsening crisis.
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