This year's Economic Report of the President describes the progress we have made recovering from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

WHITEHOUSE: A Preview of the 2013 Economic Report of the President

While the President respects the critical role the Senate plays in the appointment process, he was no longer willing to let another month go by with key economic positions unfilled, especially at a time when our country is recovering from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

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We were still very much in the early parts of recovering from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Holds a Press Conference

And today, our economy is recovering, but it's not yet fully recovered from the worst financial crisis and economic crisis that we've experienced since the Great Depression.

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