Tomorrow morning, I will suspend my campaign and return to Washington. I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me. We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved. I am directing my campaign to work with the Obama campaign and the Commission on Presidential Debates to delay Friday night's debate until we have taken action to address this crisis.
Speaking to reporters in New York, regarding the need to pass legislation concerning the economic crisis
24 September 2008
Obama says debate with McCain more important then ever[latimes.com]
