On the recordJuly 20, 2010
I will give you two numbers that summarize the Bush policies: 8 million lost jobs, $14 trillion in wealth lost to American households--8 million, $14 trillion. Trillion. Now, Americans can do it. We have been through tough times before, but we have always pulled together as a Nation to overcome our challenges. After challenges, Americans return stronger, more determined and more united. Democrats came together and faced the challenges that we were handed by mismanagement of the Bush Republicans and, together, we are pulling our economy back from the brink of economic ruins. As Americans, I know we can do it. That's why we are here tonight. I received a couple of texts from folks at home. They are watching. Americans know we can do it. We can turn our economy around and get our economy back on track.
