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Global Economy: Achieving Growth through Open Markets

Obama News Conference on U.S. Economy

Good evening.  Before I take questions from the correspondents I want to give everyone who’s watching tonight an update on the steps we’re taking to move this economy from recession to recovery and ultimately to prosperity.

It’s important to remember that this crisis didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t result from any one action or decision. It took many years and many failures to lead us here, and it will take many months and many different solutions to lead us out.  There are no quick fixes, and there are no silver bullets. (more)

Learn more about the economic recovery plan from these United States government sources: