Carolyn Maloney actually said...

"This is concrete evidence of the wisdom of the Recovery Act and the positive effect it has had on the economy in just eight short months."

"The idea that the economy would achieve positive growth so soon would have surprised many."

"I believe we still have a long way to go before the economy fully recovers."

"That is why I encourage the members of the Senate to follow the House in passing a bill that extends unemployment benefits."