"In the midst of a deep recession and financial crisis, the collapse of the auto industry would have caused enormous damage to our economy.  So we intervened for one simple and compelling reason: Your survival and the success of our economy depended on it... if GM retooled and reinvented itself for the 21st century, it would be good for American workers, good for American manufacturing and good for America's economy.  I'm pleased to report that's exactly what's begun to happen at this plant and at others. And I'll tell you what: I will double down on the American people and all of you any day of the week."