On the recordMarch 10, 2009
You can't have Congress bogged down at this critical juncture in our economic recovery. But I also view this as a departure point for more far-reaching change.
Source
transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “You can't have Congress bogged down at this critical juncture in our economic recovery. But I also view this as a…”
Editor's note · Context
President Obama explains the need for Congress to focus on economic recovery despite previous promises.
Share
More from Barack Obama
Jun 19, 2026
We’ve now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, you know, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died. And it feels like we’re back where we were before we started the war, except maybe a little bit worse…
Other voices in this conversation
