the damage left by this recession is so deep that it's going to take a long time to get out. it will take determination, persistence and, most importantly, the will to act. all elements that the american people have in abundance. if we summon that spirit now, if we keep moving forward, i am absolutely convinced that we will rebuild our economy, we will put our people back to work and we will come through these tough days to brighter and better days ahead. i want to thank brendan, not only for his hospitality here today, but somebody who's got the courage and the foresight and the skills to create a terrific business that is supporting so many families. thank you very much. >> the president of the united states who acnauknowledging thew job numbers which were far worse than economists might predicted. they thought the u.s. would lose a few thousand jobs and the net