Barack Obama actually said...

There is no greater example of our country's resolve and resilience than that of our workers.

Working Americans are the foundation of our Nation's continued economic success and prosperity.

The hard truth is that it took years to create our current economic problems, and it will take more time than any of us would like to repair...

I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Ac...