Obama tells nation: 'We are not quitters'

[Leo The Cleo]

http://www.topix.net/content/ap/2009/02/obama-tells-nation-we-are-not-quitters-2

To a nation reeling from recession and facing long-festering problems, President Barack Obama has a simple reminder: 'We are not quitters.'

Whatever the problems, the new president promised in the first prime-time speech of his term, 'We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before.'

Standing before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, Obama optimistically sketched an agenda that began with jobs, then broadened quickly to include a stable credit system, better schools, health care reform, reliable domestic sources of energy and an end to the war in Iraq. Specifics will follow, he said, although he conceded more billions may be necessary to stabilize the banking system.

The president drew loud cheers as he made his way down the center aisle, again when he stood, alone, at the podium to speak, and several more times in an address delivered in a hall packed with lawmakers, members of his administration, Supreme Court justices and diplomats.

Humorous and poignant moments took their turns on a night when virtually the entire government gathered under one heavily secured roof.

As when Obama explained his decision to have Vice President Joe Biden oversee implementation of his stimulus plan by saying, 'Nobody messes with Joe.'

http://www.topix.net/content/ap/2009/02/obama-tells-nation-we-are-not-quitters-2

[BuyingThyme]

1. Just more ammo for Burris.

[Leo The Cleo]

3. Burris Needs All He Can Get

Well, he really doesn't. If he doesn't run again, he's cool. No action can really be taken against him. He's not committed any breeches while in congress and dems need him. SO, he can't be brought up on charges. And even if people wanted to the dems need the vote.

[ShortnFiery]

2. Yes, Go Obama! Don't you know? GOD HATES QUITTERS!

:blush: :hi:

[bertman]

4. I wish the Republicans would QUIT whining.