President's Radio Address 1-17-04

Office of the Press Secretary ^

[md2576]

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 17, 2004 President's Radio Address

Audio

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This coming week I will report to the Congress and the American people on the state of our union. Over the past few years, America has been confronted with great challenges, and the American people have responded with strength and compassion and confidence. This nation is meeting its priorities, both at home and abroad. America continues to wage a relentless campaign against terrorists who threaten our country. We're fighting this war on the offensive, denying terrorists refuge, identifying and seizing their secret finances, and holding terrorists and their sponsors to account. These terrorists are still dangerous, and we will stay on the hunt until they are destroyed. Across the greater Middle East, America is confronting dangers and promoting democracy and hope, as the alternative to terror and violence. Afghanistan, once ruled by the brutal Taliban regime, has adopted a new constitution and is following the path of democracy, including providing fundamental rights to women. The leader of Libya has now pledged to disclose and dismantle all of his weapons of mass destruction programs. And in Iraq, the enemies of freedom are being systematically routed from their holes and rounded up. Iraqis are assuming greater responsibility for their own security and future government. American troops in that country are performing their duty with skill and courage, and we're proud of them all. Here at home, we continue to build prosperity and economic security for our people. Tax relief has helped turn our economy around. We've doubled the child tax credit, cut taxes for everyone who pays income taxes, and increased incentives for small businesses to invest in new equipment and create jobs. The results are clear. Our economy grew at its fastest pace in two decades in the third quarter of 2003. Manufacturers are seeing a rebound in new orders in factory activity. And more than a quarter-million new jobs have been created since August. Our government has also acted to strengthen our Medicare system. To keep our commitment to America's senior citizens, we're adding better preventative care and a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. Many thought these reforms were impossible; yet members of both parties put old debates behind them and fulfilled our promise to America's seniors. On Tuesday night I will outline the steps we must take to meet the goals of this nation. We will work to expand opportunities for all Americans to own their own business. We'll press forward on an agenda of economic growth so that everyone who wants to work can find a job. We'll take steps to help families and small businesses deal with the rising cost of health care. We will continue to help schools and students meet the high standards we've set so no child in America is left behind. We will encourage the good work of faith-based groups that bring hope to those in need. For the sake of our own freedom and security, we will continue to fight the war on terror. With all these actions, we will continue to confront the challenges of our time, and we will continue to make America a more secure, more prosperous, and more hopeful place. Thank you for listening. END

[cynicom]

"This nation is meeting its priorities, both at home and abroad.

Does Bush really expect us to believe that????

[md2576]

audio link - http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040117.a.ram

[md2576]

At least we are not running from them.

[cynicom]

Ten million "illegals" running around the country and we are meeting our priorities here at home??? What part of illegal does Bush not understand?

[md2576]

10 mil aliens didn't come in on Bush's watch.

[cynicom]

It is HIS watch now. Trying to evade what should be done makes Bush no better than Slick.

[Libertina]

Excuse me? That is as illogical and wrong statement.

[futureceo31]

Yeah.. and I guess Bush let all of them in?

[futureceo31]

And what is your solution to finding these illegals? And by the way, the last week I know of one case who was legally here but was caught working illegally and has to leave the country. He is deciding wether to do that, and come back legally again or disappear here and he is probably one of thousands that are able to do that. AT least we can track him since he was registered as a foreign student and if he does the wrong thing, he could be caught and deported.
Dont see that happening with the illegals and how does one find out if someone is illegal unless they come into a hospital. I dont see cops stopping people on the roads or on suspicion. They would be hit with racial profiling suits faster than you can say racial profiling.

[Libertina]

President Bush has done many great things, WHILE dealing with September 11th. Appointing a great WH team, standing up against partial birth abortion, tax cuts. And there are things we will try to impress upon him to do more to our liking.

[md2576]

Evading is a strong word that would require some proof of instances where he has ignored possible remedies.

[cynicom]

Logic seems good to me. There is a problem with illegals in this country, most people agree they are here, even Bush agrees, that needs no logic proof from me. Now, we elected Bush to run this country, there are at least 10 million illegals here, Bush agrees to that, to be here illegally, they must have broken some law. Bush was elected to uphold "all" the laws, not disregard those he finds advantageous to his own liking. All polls show that a large majority of Americans disagree with his neglect of the "illegals" problem.

[md2576]

Oh Here We Go! Make sure your Grandma doesn't download a Niel Diamond Song!

[cynicom]

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[md2576]

I suppose we gather all resources and imprison 10 million people to be processed for deportation?

[md2576]

illegal is illegal lock 'em up. That seems to be your view.

[BSunday]

Excuse me? That is as illogical and wrong statement.

No it isn't. Being in the military makes one realize that no matter what happened on the watch before yours, once you relieve, anything that happened before and needs cleaning up is YOUR job, not the guy you just accepted a turnover from. When you accept the watch, you are accepting all existing conditions whether you know about them or not. We have saying in the navy that applies here:

"Not on MY watch, not on MY ship, not in MY navy!"

[MeekOneGOP]

[cynicom]

The law, if you check it, calls for DEPORTATION, that means forcibly remove them from the country. That is the law and has been for some time, nothing new, check it out. Most informative.