congress. members of the house and the senate. they have gathered to hear the president of the united states deliver a major speech on job creation. i m wolf blitzer in washington. we want to welcome our viewers here in the united states and around the world. i can t overemphasize how important potentially this speech for the president could be, in the only for his political future but much more importantly for the american people because this country right now faces enormous economic problems. the unemployment rate right now in the united states, 9.1%. 14 million americans unemployed. millions more underemployed, and millions more who are simply have simply given up hope of finding a job, and beyond all of that, there are millions of americans who are deeply, deeply worried right now about losing their jobs. the president is going to have to inspire them. he s going to have to show that he can lead this country out of this economic this economic crisis that s unfolding i
i m wolf blitzer in washington. we want to welcome our viewers here in the united states and around the world. i can t overemphasize how important potentially this speech for the president could be, not only for his political future but much more importantly for the american people because this country right now faces enormous economic problems, the unemployment rate right now in the united states 9.1%, 14 million americans unemployed, millions more underemployed, and millions more who are simply have simply given up hope of finding a job. and beyond all of that, there are millions of americans who are deeply, deeply worried right now about losing their jobs. the president is going to have to inspire them, going to have to show that he can lead this country out of this economic crisis unfolding in the united states. right now, members of the president s cabinet have just been introduced. you can see them walking in right now, john king is watching what s going on up on capi
congressional action. today you passed reform that will speed up the outdated patent process so that entrepreneurs can turn a new idea into a new business as quickly as possible. that s the kind of action we need. now it s time to clear the way for a series of trade agreements that would make it easier for american companies to sell their products in pan in a and colombia and south korea while also helping workers whose jobs have been affected by global competition. [ applause ] if americans can buy kias and hyundais, i want to see folks in south korea driving fords and chevies and chryslers. i want to see more products sold around the world said with the three proud words, made in america. that s what we need to get done. [ applause ]
own. other steps will require congressional action. today you passed reform that will speed up the outdated patent process so that entrepreneurs can turn a new idea no a new business as quick as possible. that s the kind of action we need. now it is time for to clear the way for trade agreements to make it easier for american companies to sell their products in panama, colombia be a and south korea while also helping workers whose jobs are affected by competition. if americans can buy kias and hyundais, i want to see folks in south korea driving fords and chevies and chryslers. i want to see more products sold around the world stamped with the three proud words, made it america. that s what we need to get done.
we can pass a road construction bill so construction crews who are now sitting idol head back to the worksite. rebuilding roads and bridges and airports. we have brave, skilled americans returning from iraq and afghanistan. let s connect them with businesses that could use their skills. and let s pass trade deals to level the playing field for our businesses. and when it comes to leveling the playing field. the president says since americans drive around in hyundais and kias. he wants to see people in korea driving fords and chevy s and chryslers. ohio s governor john kasich doesn t object to that in the weekly g.o.p. address. the government is too big so he thinks the president is on the wrong track. here is what ohio s governor says we should do. reform the behemoth that is the federal government to create the space so that businesses can invest and create jobs. let s look at what haze worked throughout history. government is not the answer but it can be part of the answer. rathe