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U.S. President George W. Bush makes a statement on financial bailout legislation at the South Drive of the White House on September 29, 2008 in Washington, DC. The House was set for a vote on the bailout legislation soon
Wednesday, Oct. 01, 2008

Open quoteThe reality is we're in an urgent situation and the consequences will get bigger each day we do not act.Close quote

  • GEORGE W. BUSH,
  • the U.S. President, on efforts to resurrect the $700 billion financial rescue package
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