Here is the video link directly from NBC website that shows the full interview of President Obama on Jay Leno last night:
Some highlights of what President Obama said(in italics):
Growth wasn’t real in the past years. What we need is real growth.
Break the pattern of everyone in Washington looking to blame others.
The problems are not going to be resolved immediately. The key is for everyone to stay focused.
Don’t put your money in your mattresses. Be prudent.
What has built America is the confidence and faith in the future. The future is going to be bright for all of us if we all focus on this.
The key point that stands out for me is about the pattern of blame needing to break. To be able to move ahead we have to have the courage to make great change. And great change requires a focused mind with vision instead of bashing with blame. I do believe President Obama has a true desire for change as do all of us. The building has crumbled, so to say. Now the pieces have to be cleaned up and a new way of governing has to be established.
The financial meldown was like the underground volcano that erupted this week. It was inevitable.