White House Press Secretary Jay Carney Today: Stimulus “Widely Recognized To Have Broken The Back Of The Recession.” CARNEY: “The entire purpose of the Recovery Act was to grow the American economy and grow American jobs here at home, and that’s what it did. It’s widely recognized to have broken the back of the recession.” (Jay Carney, White House Press Briefing, Washington, D.C., 7/12/12)

Vice President Biden Two Weeks Ago: “It’s A Depression For Millions And Millions Of Americans.” (Vice President Biden, Remarks At A Campaign Event, Dubuque, IA, 6/27/12)