George W. Bush

By coming together on this legislation, we have acted boldly to help prevent the crisis on Wall Street from becoming a crisis in communities across our country.

This package will also increase the safety of Americans' personal finances.

I am confident that the implementation of this relief package can begin to address those concerns.

Voting for it was the right choice for America's economy and for taxpayers like you.

I encourage all Americans to remember this year's theme--'It's Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!'

I'm going to sign it into law.

The bill includes other provisions to help American consumers and businesses.

I call on all Americans to participate in this observance through appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

I encourage all Americans to celebrate the many contributions German Americans have made to our Nation's liberty and prosperity.

This legislation will grant tax relief for victims of floods, storms, and tornadoes.

We have shown the world that the United States of America will stabilize our financial markets and maintain a leading role in the global economy.

Americans have a duty to promote the health and safety of our children.

This bill is essential to the financial security of every American.

We are in the midst of a serious financial crisis.

Americans should also expect that it will take some time for this legislation to have its full impact on our economy.

It prevents failed executives from receiving windfalls from taxpayers' dollars.

I've got a lot of confidence in you, Mr. Secretary, and your team.

On Child Health Day, we affirm that all children are a precious gift.

But with confidence and leadership and bipartisan cooperation, we'll overcome the challenges we face.

America's Bravest hold a cherished place in our hearts, and we honor those who have paid the ultimate price to protect citizens in harm's way.

I know that your people are exhausted in there, and I'm—really appreciate the fact that I'm going to sign a piece of legislation that'll be a part of solving this crisis—an important part of solving the crisis.

I want to thank you for giving me a chance to come by, and looking forward to getting this plan in place.

Sometimes people in Government never get thanked enough for all the hours they keep.

I thanked them for their hard work over the past 6 weeks in dealing with a serious financial crisis.

Taken together, these steps represent decisive action to ease the credit crunch that is now threatening our economy.