"It is neither right nor responsible after you've recovered with the help of your government to shirk your obligation to the goal of wider recovery, a more stable system and a more broadly shared prosperity."
–President Obama during his financial speech in New York City
"Even though from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over at this point, it's still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time as many people will still find that their job security and their employment status is not what they wish it was."
–Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
"Bank presidents don't have to know all the things that we do. We have a very high level of accountability and have to be able to do most jobs at the credit union. I don't think there are a lot of us that think we have a cushy job."
–Paula Stopera, president/CEO Capital Communications Federal Credit Union
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–President Obama during his financial speech in New York City. Obama got the name of the panel's ranking Republican wrong; it's Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.)
"I got post-partisan depression because I knew that that meant dealing with these people."
-During a recent appearance on MSNBC Barney Frank (D-Mass.) expressed doubts about his ability to strike deals with Republicans
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