Gov. Chris Christie, (R-NJ), on the presidents push for financial regulation.

Dan Indiviglio of The Atlantic on financial overhaul.

As the culmination of a months-long process in which the President consulted with the most expert and experienced regulators, leaders in Congress, and his entire economic team, he announces his vision for desperately needed financial regulatory reform. A major brick in the new foundation for Americas economy. June 17, 2009. (Public Domain)