Henry Paulson:
“Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a central role in our housing finance system and must continue to do so in their current form . . .”
– Treasury secretary announcing federal support for the giant housing agencies
Al Gore:
“When you connect the dots, it turns out that the real solutions to the climate crisis are the very same measures needed to renew our economy and escape the trap of ever-rising energy prices.”
– former vice president in calling for a “man on the moon” effort to switch the nation's electricity production to carbon-free sources within 10 years
David Acheson:
“As of today, FDA officials believe that consumers may now enjoy all types of fresh tomatoes available without concern of becoming infected with salmonella Saintpaul.”
– the Food and Drug Administration's food safety chief lifting the agency's salmonella warning
Ben Bernanke:
“Many financial markets and institutions remain under considerable stress, in part because the outlook for the economy and thus for credit quality remains uncertain.
– Federal reserve chairman testifying before Congress on the state of the U.S. economy
