Barack Obama actually said...

If we do not move swiftly to sign the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law, an economy that is already in crisis will be faced with catastrophe.

Context

President Obama emphasizes the urgency of passing the stimulus package to prevent further economic decline.

02/04/2009

https://transcripts.cnn.com...

More Barack Obama Quotes

It is time for us to come together, find common ground and resolve this issue in a sensible way.
3/14/2011
Strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Brazil will allow both countries to grow.
3/14/2011
The U.S. has successfully pushed for major emerging economies, such as Brazil, to play a greater role in global economic affairs.
3/14/2011
We can't sacrifice critical investments that will help us out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build our global competitors to win the future.
3/14/2011

View All Barack Obama Quotes