THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. I've
just met with my top economic team to discuss the importance of an
economic stimulus package to our -- to the future of our
economy. We strongly agree that we need an economic stimulus
package, and I'm hopeful we'll be able to achieve one.
Last night I met with people from the United States
Senate -- Senators Breaux and Nelson and Miller
-- along with centrist Republicans, and we agree that there is enough
votes to get a good package out of the Senate, a package that I think
will help our economy, a package that these Democrats and Republicans
think will help workers and the economy. And I am hopeful
that with good work with the people around this table and with the
leadership out of the Senate and the House, that we'll get a good
package.
It's important to take care of those workers that have been
affected by the attacks of September the 11th, and it's also important
to focus on ways to grow our economy. And so this
administration is committed to helping the Congress do its job, and
that is to respond to the economic times we find ourselves in.
I want to thank you for coming.
Happy holidays. Looking forward to seeing you at the
event, the Christmas event at the White House. Oh, and see
you at the next event. (Laughter.)