    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [September 26, 2008]
    [Page 1244]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the National Economy
    September 26, 2008

        Good morning. My administration continues to work with the Congress
    on a rescue plan. And we need a rescue plan. This is--it's hard work.
    Our proposal is a big proposal, and the reason it's big and substantial
    is because we got a big problem.
        We also need to move quickly. Now, any time you have a plan this
    big, that is moving this quickly, that requires legislative approval, it
    creates challenges. Members want to be heard. They want to be able to
    express their opinions, and they should be allowed to express their
    opinions.
        There are disagreements over aspects of the rescue plan, but there
    is no disagreement that something substantial must be done. The
    legislative process is sometimes not very pretty, but we are going to
    get a package passed. We will rise to the occasion. Republicans and
    Democrats will come together and pass a substantial rescue plan.
        Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 9:40 a.m. on the Colonnade at the White
    House. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish
    language transcript of these remarks.