Presidential Weekly Address Assessment X I MMXI a.a, A.b, A.c, B, C, D

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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

October 01, 2011

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Democrats and

Republicans Should Get Together and Pass

the American Jobs Act

WASHINGTONIn this weeks address, President Obama told the American people that it has

been nearly three weeks since he sent Congress his jobs bill, and now it is time for Congress to

send it back so that it can be signed into law. Economists agree that the American Jobs Act willspur hiring and boost the economy, and it will give workers and small businesses tax cuts, get

construction workers back to work rebuilding our roads and bridges, and put more teachers in

classrooms and cops on the streets. Too many Americans are struggling and need help now, and

so Republicans and Democrats should come together without delay to pass the American Jobs

Act.

Remarks of President Barack Obama

Weekly Address

The White House

October 1, 2011

Hello, everyone. Its been almost three weeks since I sent the American Jobs Act to Congressthree weeks since I sent them a bill that would put people back to work and put money in

peoples pockets. This jobs bill is fully paid for. This jobs bill contains the kinds of proposalsthat Democrats and Republicans have supported in the past. And now I want it back. It is time

for Congress to get its act together and pass this jobs bill so I can sign it into law.

Some Republicans in Congress have said that they agree with certain parts of this jobs bill. If so,

its time for them to tell me what those proposals are. And if theyre opposed to this jobs bill, Id

like to know what exactly theyre against. Are they against putting teachers and police officersand firefighters back on the job? Are they against hiring construction workers to rebuild our

roads and bridges and schools? Are they against giving tax cuts to virtually every worker andsmall business in America?

Economists from across the political spectrum have said that this jobs bill would boost the

economy and spur hiring. Why would you be against that? Especially at a time when so many

Americans are struggling and out of work.


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This isnt just about what I think is right. Its not just about what a group of economists think isright. This is about what the American people want. Everywhere I go, they tell me they want

action on jobs. Every day, I get letters from Americans who expect Washington to do something

about the problems we face.

Destiny Wheeler is a sixteen year old from Georgia who wants to go to college. She wrote to mesaying, Now-a-days it is hard to see myself pushing forward and putting my family in a betterposition, especially since the economy is rough and my starting situation is so poor. Yet, the

American Jobs act gives me hope that I might start to receive a better education, that one day job

opportunities will be open for me to grasp, and that one day my personal American Dream will

be reached. Destiny needs us to pass this jobs bill.

Alice Johnson is an Oregon native who, along with her husband, has been looking for a job for

about two years. She writes, I have faithfully applied for work every weekOf the hundreds of

applications I have put in, I received interview requests for about 10I too, am sick of all thefighting in Washington DC. Please tell the Republicans that people are hurting and are hungry

and need help, pass the jobs bill. Alice Johnson needs our help.

Cathleen Dixon sent me pictures of the aging bridge she drives under when she takes her kids to

school in Chicago every day. She worries about their safety, and writes, I am angry that in thiscountry of vast resources we claim that we cannot maintain basic infrastructure. How can we

ever hope to preserve or regain our stature in this world, if we cannot find the will to protect our

people and take care of our basic needs?

I also heard from Kim Faber, who told me about the small carpet business her husband owns in

New Jersey. We hang on by a shoe String, she writes, my husband worries every day about ifchecks might bounce, he uses our home loan to put money in the business so they will be

covered. Please pass this jobs bill! This is the job creating we need right now! It breaks myhusbands heart when he has to let people go! Pass the bill!

Kim said it best: Pass the bill. I know one Republican was quoted as saying that their party

shouldnt pass this jobs bill because it would give me a win. Well this isnt about giving me awin, and its not about them. This is about Destiny Wheeler and Alice Johnson. Its about

Cathleen Dixons children, and the Fabers family business. These are the people who need awin, and I will be fighting for this jobs bill every day on their behalf. If anyone watching feels

the same way, dont be shy about letting your Congressman know. It is time for the politics toend. Lets pass this jobs bill.


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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For ImmediateRelease

October 01, 2011

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Democrats and

Republicans Should Get Together and Passthe American Jobs Act

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WASHINGTONIn this weeks address, President Obama told the American people that it

has been nearly three weeks since he sent Congress his jobs bill, and now it is time for Congress

to send it back so that it can be signed into law.

Economists agree that the American Jobs Act will spur hiring and boost the economy, and it will

give workers and small businesses tax cuts, get construction workers back to work rebuilding ourroads and bridges, and put more teachers in classrooms and cops on the streets.

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Presidential Weekly Address Assessment X I MMXI a.a, A.b, A.c, B, C, D