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State of the Union Address LIVE THREAD 9:01pm EST.
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Posted on 01/20/2004 4:01:54 PM PST by Hillary's Lovely Legs

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President Bush will deliver the annual State of the Union this evening at 9:01pm (Eastern Time). The speech will be webcast live on the White House web site.

The President will discuss the extraordinary challenges our country has faced and the historic achievements we have made. Yet he will also stress that there.s much more for our country to do:

"America this evening is a Nation called to great responsibilities. And we are rising to meet them…"

"We have not come all this way – through tragedy, and trial, and war – only to falter and leave our work unfinished. Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same of us."

He will also remind the American people that we are a Nation still at war, and our government is meeting its responsibility to protect the American people:

"Our greatest responsibility is the active defense of the American people. Twenty-eight months have passed since September 11, 2001 – over two years without an attack on American soil – and it is tempting to believe that the danger is behind us. That hope is understandable, comforting – and false."

"...America is on the offensive against the terrorists..."

"As part of the offensive against terror, we are also confronting the regimes that harbor and support terrorists, and could supply them with nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons…"

"...Because of American leadership and resolve, the world is changing for the better…"

He will discuss the progress we’re making in Afghanistan and Iraq, and renew our commitment to ensuring those countries are free and peaceful:

"The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror…"

"The work of building a new Iraq is hard, and it is right. And America has always been willing to do what it takes for what is right."

On priorities here at home, the President will discuss why he’s optimistic about our growing economy, and call on Congress to take action that will help turn our economic recovery into a lasting recovery. He will call on them to help train Americans for the jobs of the 21st Century:

"America’s growing economy is also a changing economy. As technology transforms the way almost every job is done, America becomes more productive, and workers need new skills… We must respond by helping more Americans gain the skills to find good jobs in our new economy."

President Bush will also discuss the importance of health care and the major cause for why Americans lack health insurance: the rising costs of health care.

"On the critical issue of health care, our goal is to ensure that Americans can choose and afford private health care coverage that best fits their individual needs. To make insurance more affordable, Congress must act to address rapidly rising health care costs."

Finally, the President will argue that in a time of great change in our country and world, the things that make our country strong should never change:

"We are living in a time of great change… Yet some things endure – courage and compassion, reverence and integrity, respect for differences of faith and race. The values we try to live by never change. And they are instilled in us by fundamental institutions, such as families, and schools, and religious congregations. These institutions – the unseen pillars of civilization – must remain strong in America…"

"All of us – parents, schools, government – must work together to counter the negative influence of the culture, and to send the right messages to our children."

"The President shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."

Article II, Sec. 3, U.S. Constitution

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• State of the Union History Quiz

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State of the Union Trivia Quiz

Q1. What President delivered the first State of the Union Address?

 George Washington
 John Adams
 Thomas Jefferson
 James Madison
 Franco Harris

Ask the White House

White House Communications Director Dan Bartlett

January 20, 2004
Communications Director Dan Bartlett discussed this year's State of the Union.

White House Historian/Author Richard Norton
January 19, 2004
Author/Historian Richard Norton Smith discussed the history of the State of the Union address.



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KEYWORDS: bush43; giveaway; presidentbush; sotu
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To: Political Junkie Too
(drink) Thanks! lol!
1,021 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:40 PM PST by Flipyaforreal
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To: Howlin
That segment was beautiful
1,022 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:40 PM PST by MJY1288 (WITHOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS, LIBERALS WOULDN'T HAVE ANY !)
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To: StarFan
Jay Leno said they put Dean in a sweater to take off the edge and now he resembles Mr. Rogers with rabies.

I just laughed so hard I scared my cat off the chair.

1,023 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:42 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Help...my grounded teenager is holding me hostage... send cookies!)
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To: doug from upland
10.4
1,024 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:51 PM PST by jaz.357 (We should be more open-minded toward people trying to kill us.)
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To: BenLurkin
I saw her first!

A duel to the death then. Pistols at 10 paces.

:-)

1,025 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:53 PM PST by NeoCaveman (Facts are stubborn things)
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To: hole_n_one
Grand Slam!!


1,026 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:53 PM PST by Major_Risktaker (dididit dadadah dididit)
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To: Two Thirds Vote Aye
THE SOUNDS OF A REAL LEADER!!!
1,027 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:54 PM PST by goodnesswins (Poverty is more about the "mental" than the "money.")
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To: hole_n_one
ewww...Rangel and Schumer.
1,028 posted on 01/20/2004 6:28:59 PM PST by arasina (So there.)
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1,030 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:09 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
That's it---the heroes are our fighting men and women!

Anything they want they should have.

1,031 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:10 PM PST by eleni121 (Preempt and Prevent)
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To: Political Junkie Too
is this the SOTU drinking game?
1,032 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:12 PM PST by honeygrl (If I had a dollar for every time I had 60 cents, I would be in Canada.)
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To: jla
Except for kerry and edwards they voted against the more resources.
1,033 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:13 PM PST by Brimack34
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To: Howlin
Directly addressed the troops .....excellent!
1,034 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:15 PM PST by tet68
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To: All
"Our closest allies have been unwavering."

Big "ouch" heard from Paris and Ottawa...

1,035 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:20 PM PST by southernnorthcarolina (How 'bout those CAROLINA PANTHERS!)
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To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
Speaking about the miliary and how proud WE are of them.





1,036 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:23 PM PST by TomGuy
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To: Howlin
Looks like the members of the military that were on the cover of Time are in the audience.
1,037 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:24 PM PST by mombonn
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To: Political Junkie Too
I hate it when he says "Nukular..." I am afraid someone will misunderestimate us...
1,038 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:29 PM PST by Preech1 (He IS your President, now GET OVER IT! (In response to liberal bumper stickers.))
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To: Miss Marple
GMTA........ha!
1,039 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:42 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Kevin Curry
Bush has been taking a slew of flack from the dwarves -- ah, here he goes on that now -- I figured he'd address the so-called "lying about starting a war" bit.
1,040 posted on 01/20/2004 6:29:43 PM PST by alancarp (Support Diversity: Hire a Neanderthal)
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