Solemnity before fundraising

Before hitting the road for a fundraiser and confab with Cuban-American supporters, President Bush sought to quell fears about the tanking economy.

From the Rose Garden at the White House, Bush said the administration's plan is large enough and aggressive enough to work -- but that it will take some time.

"This is an anxious time, but the American people can be confident in our economic future," he said. "We know what the problems are, we have the tools we need to fix them, and we're working swiftly to do so. Our economy is innovative, industrious and resilient because the American people who make up our economy are innovative, industrious and resilient. We all share a determination to solve this problem -- and that is exactly what we're going to do."