Obama: "Despite all this, I am hopeful about the future"

[sabra]

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/

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"We do not have a minute to waste," Obama said, arguing that the country is caught in a "vicious cycle" where Wall Street problems are spilling over to Main Street, but then worsening the woes of Wall Street firms, and on and on.

"Despite all this, I am hopeful about the future," he said.

"Despite all this..."

President Bush and Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson walk out of the Treasury Building, November 24, 2008.
(Larry Downing/Reuters)

"I am hopeful about the future"

President-elect Barack Obama introduces members of his economic team during a news conference, Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in Chicago. From left are, Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner, Council of Economic Advisers Chair-designate Christina Romer and Obama.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

[onehandle]

1. Hell, Yeah! nt

[gblady]

2. I think....

that this is so important for him to say...
as long as we, the people, can keep our spirits up...
and look in the direction of hope and not fear...
there is nothing that we cannot overcome.
IMESHO!

[bdamomma]

3. I wish he was already in the WH now, instead of that jerk

who is there now. How refreshing to hear someone who can at least talk properly.