12/18/2007
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Our economy has now added jobs for 47 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.6 percent."
"A massive tax hike is the last thing the American people need."
"We in the Federal Government must respond, and respond robustly, to help the people there not only recover but to make sure that lifeline of activity, that bridge gets rebuilt as quickly as possible."
"Unfortunately, Democratic leaders in Congress want to spend far more."