“The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current

“The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current circumstances it is difficult for the governor to effectively do his job and serve the people of Illinois.”

Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs

In response to questions from The Associated Press on whether or not Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich should resign.

“People realize that this bill is an incredibly weak bill (and) is the product of an administration that wants to kick the can down the road and let somebody else deal with it.”

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.

On the passing of a $15 billion bailout bill for U.S. auto companies.