Obama hails Congress for ‘milestone’

Sat, February 14, 2009 - 11:04 AM

President Barack Obama today called passage of the $787 billion economic stimulus package "a major milestone on our road to recovery."

In his weekly radio address, Obama took ownership of the plan, saying, "Congress has passed my economic recovery plan –- an ambitious plan at a time we badly need it." And he promised "unprecedented accountability, responsibility and transparency" in its implementation.

Obama is expected to sign the bill into law Monday after he returns from Chicago where he's spending the weekend.

Acknowledging that tough times are still ahead, Obama used this quote from President John F. Kennedy: "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks."

-- Marsha Mercer