One year ago, the United States financial system was in danger of collapse.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

"Ben approached a financial system on the verge of collapse with calm and wisdom, with bold action and out-of-the-box thinking that has helped put the brakes on our economic freefall."

VOA: special.2009.08.28

"Ben approached a financial system on the verge of collapse with calm and wisdom;

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

In November,11,000 jobs were lost. Mr.Obama says his $787 billion stimulus plan prevented a possible collapse of the financial system or a potential second Great Depression.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06