Informing House Floor on Decision Behind the $825 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan

CSPAN 01-28-2009 13 27 20
As you know, we're dealing with one of the worst economic climates in history. 2.6 million jobs lost last year. The worst housing market since the Geat Depression. Financial turmoil that has threatened the savings and retirement of millions. That's the context in which this Administration is taking office. As we move to confront this crisis, we welcome the criticism of our Republican friends and others, but let's put that criticism in some context. Again, not for a partisan sense, but for a sense of instruction of the perception of what worked and what did not.

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• Stimulus
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