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

The President pushes for one of the pillars of his new economic foundation: reforming our financial system to look out for consumers, not just banks. October 9, 2009. (Public Domain)

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)