04/17/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The reckless speculation of bankers that has now fueled a global economic downturn that's inflicting pain on workers and families is happening everywhere, all across the globe."
"The United States of America did not choose to fight a war in Afghanistan. We were attacked by an Al Qaeda network that killed thousands on American soil, including French and Germans."
"After the initial NATO engagement in Afghanistan, we got sidetracked by Iraq."
"$1 trillion bailout what the world economy needs? President Obama and members of the G-20 thinks that cash infusion is going to bring the global crisis one step closer to an end."