Obama’s (repeated) message to Congress: Pass my bill

By Joshua Altman - 09/08/11 09:10 PM ET

President Obama hammered home his message during his address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday.

After introducing his American Jobs Act, Obama repeated exhortations for the legislature to act.

Raising his voice for some iterations, Obama said “pass this bill” or “pass it” at least 15 times.

Obama also said he will go across the country in an effort to win support and get the bill to his desk.

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