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Strengthening the Economy: Jobs and Economic Growth

President George W. Bush delivers a statement after meeting with local business leaders Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Ada, Michigan. Said the President, "I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to hear from you. We've got some community bankers here that have been affected by the plan we put in place. And their bank lending is now secured by the FDIC. And I bring a sense of optimism and realism. I'm realistic about how tough the situation is. I'm optimistic that we're going to come through it. And I believe when we come thru it we're going to be better than ever." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers a statement after meeting with local business leaders Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Ada, Michigan. Said the President, "I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to hear from you. We've got some community bankers here that have been affected by the plan we put in place. And their bank lending is now secured by the FDIC. And I bring a sense of optimism and realism. I'm realistic about how tough the situation is. I'm optimistic that we're going to come through it. And I believe when we come thru it we're going to be better than ever." White House photo by Eric Draper

Photo Essay: Economy and Jobs     Part 1| Part 2

President George W. Bush and Secretary Henry Paulson of the U.S. Department of Treasury, pause for questions after their meeting Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Treasury Department. Said the President, "Secretary Paulson is working closely with the President-elect's transition team. It's important for the American people to know that there is close cooperation. It's important for the American people to know that we will safeguard the financial system as the first step necessary for financial -- or for economic recovery. And so, Mr. Secretary, thanks for your hard work." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gestures as he participates in a roundtable meeting on the economy with local business leaders from Alexandria, Louisiana Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, Louisiana. The President delivered a statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Plan. Joining the President from left to right, Martin Johnson, Lance Harris, Grace Allen, and Blake Chatelain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush participates in a roundtable discussion on the economy with local business leaders from Alexandria, Louisiana Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, Louisiana. The President delivered a statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and the Department of the Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Plan. Joining the President from left to right, Martin Johnson, Lance Harris, Grace Allen, and Blake Chatelain White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush addresses the United States Chamber of Commerce Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The President spoke on the state of the economy and thanked the Chamber and its members for "efforts to support the spirit of free enterprise, and to advance the interests of business, large and small, across our great country." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the economy during a visit Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, to the United States Chamber of Commerce. Said the President, "As we work to resolve the current crisis, we must also work to ensure that this situation never happens again. Above all, that requires updating the way we regulate America's financial system. Our 21st century global economy continues to be regulated by laws written in the 20th century. Secretary Paulson has proposed a detailed blueprint for modernizing these regulations. Others have put forward good suggestions. Enacting these ideas into law must be a top priority for the next President and the next Congress." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets diners Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at the Schnitz Ada Deli and Grill in Ada, Michigan. The President met with business owners from the Grand Rapids area over lunch at the deli to talk about the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers a statement after meeting with local business leaders Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Ada, Michigan. Said the President, "I want to thank you all for giving me a chance to hear from you. We've got some community bankers here that have been affected by the plan we put in place. And their bank lending is now secured by the FDIC. And I bring a sense of optimism and realism. I'm realistic about how tough the situation is. I'm optimistic that we're going to come through it. And I believe when we come thru it we're going to be better than ever." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with his Working Group on Financial Markets Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Afterward, the President said, "I know Americans are deeply concerned about the stress in our financial markets, and the impact it is having on their retirement accounts, and 401(k)s, and college savings, and other investments. I recognize that the action leaders are taking here in Washington and in European capitals can seem distant from those concerns. But these efforts are designed to directly benefit the American people by stabilizing our overall financial system and helping our economy recover." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, from the Rose Garden of the White House. In announcing new measures America is taking to implement the G7 action plan and strengthen banks across the country, the President said, "It will take time for our efforts to have their full impact, but the American people can have confidence about our long-term economic future. We have a strategy that is broad, that is flexible, and that is aimed at the root cause of our problem. Nations around the world are working together to overcome this challenge. And with confidence and determination, we will return our economies to the path of growth and prosperity." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the economy Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2008, in the Rose Garden at the White House. President Bush said that he understands that the startling drop in the stock market over the past few days has been a deeply unsettling period for the American people, but they need to know that the United States government is acting, and will continue to act to resolve this crisis and restore stability to our markets. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush speaks on the phone in the Oval Office Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom, discussing efforts to solve the spreading global financial crisis. President Bush also held phone conversations with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Betty Garza, owner of Olmos Pharmacy, during his visit to establishment Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas. The Pharmacy -- no longer a pharmacy -- is known for its hamburgers and milkshakes and prior to becoming its owner, Ms. Garza served as its counter waitress for more than 35 years. White House photo by Eric Draper

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