Have we forgotten how the Patriot Act was rushed through Congress?
“‘We don’t have a moment to spare,’ Obama declared at the White House as congressional allies hastened to do his bidding in the face of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.” (from cnews.canoe.ca)
“‘A failure to act, and act now, will turn crisis into a catastrophe and guarantee a longer recession, a less robust recovery, and a more uncertain future,’ Obama said in his prepared remarks.” (from dailypaul.com)
“‘The time for talk is over. The time for action is now,’ declared Obama as the Senate plodded through a fourth day of debate on the legislation.” (from news.yahoo.com)
“WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says the recession will turn into a ‘catastrophe’ if the economic stimulus is not passed quickly. . . . Obama urged members of Congress ‘to act without delay.'” (from news.yahoo.com)
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