Barack Obama actually said...

"The events of the last few days have made it clear that we must take further bold and decisive action to shore up confidence in our financial markets and avoid a deepening economic crisis that could j..."

"For too long, this Administration has been willing to hit the fast-forward button in helping distressed Wall Street firms."

"This plan must be temporary and coupled with tough new oversight and regulations of our financial institutions."

"We must also help Main Street as well."