In honor of Presidents' Day, an Associated Press writer digs up the history behind George Washington and one of the "blackest names."

"There has been movement in the right direction," Obama said. "If all sides are willing to move off of the rut that we're in currently, then I think there is an extraordinary opportunity to make real progress..."

In his economic recovery plan, Obama called on Congress to 'act without delay' and warned of dire consequences 'if we don’t take dramatic action as soon as possible.' This same sense of urgency must be applied to foreign policy. And the situation in Gaza demands immediate attention.