Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

State of the Union Address LIVE THREAD 9:01pm EST.
White House .gov ^

Posted on 01/20/2004 4:01:54 PM PST by Hillary's Lovely Legs

State of the Union 2004 Banner State of the Union 2004 Banner


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

• History
• State of the Union History Quiz

• State of the Union - 2003
• State of the Union - 2002

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.



TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bush43; giveaway; presidentbush; sotu
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 1,201-1,2201,221-1,2401,241-1,260 ... 3,561-3,562 next last
To: BenLurkin
GRAND SLAM!

OMG! THIS ONE'S OVER FOR THE DEMS!
1,221 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:10 PM PST by TSgt (I am proudly featured on U.S. Rep Rob Portman's homepage: http://www.house.gov/portman/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1183 | View Replies]

To: SandyInSeattle
GOD!!!! WHAT A KICK ASS SPEECH!!!!!!!!!
1,222 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:10 PM PST by cmsgop ( How Come Vic Tayback Never Won an Oscar ???????????????????????????????)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 914 | View Replies]

To: cibco
He is sticking it to the "war critics"!!

THIS IS GREAT! I love this guy.

1,223 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:14 PM PST by Jorge
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1164 | View Replies]

To: cyncooper
That is absolutely the best sentence yet!
1,224 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:14 PM PST by Donna Lee Nardo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1188 | View Replies]

To: southernnorthcarolina; All

1,225 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:18 PM PST by Diogenesis (If you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1035 | View Replies]

To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
I've heard the President say "killers" about umpteen million times. I get the point, sir. Let's move on.
1,226 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:18 PM PST by Archangelsk (Feh.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: haapse
"America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our country."

Take that KofiKup

1,227 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:19 PM PST by Unknown Freeper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1172 | View Replies]

To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
GWB reads a list of coalition members, as the Dems fume.




We don't need no stinkin' permission slip to defend our country


1,228 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:20 PM PST by TomGuy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: alaska-sgt
Condi looking good tonite...

Condi ALWAYS looks good!

1,229 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:22 PM PST by reg45
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 930 | View Replies]

He's kicking Liberal butt — Bigtime.
1,230 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:23 PM PST by Consort
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1177 | View Replies]

To: Indy Pendance
I wish he said "France"

Lots of people don't have a clue about that
1,231 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:33 PM PST by Shermy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1109 | View Replies]

To: hole_n_one
*LMAO* I friggin KNEW you'd step up to the plate with the pics after your work on the World Series threads!
1,232 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:34 PM PST by Severa (Wife of Freeper Hostel, USN STS3(SS) currently on 6 month deployment)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1179 | View Replies]

To: hole_n_one
Such a patriot.....
1,233 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:35 PM PST by Indy Pendance
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1179 | View Replies]

To: clintonh8r
I think his shaking is intentional.
1,234 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:36 PM PST by doug from upland (Don't wait until it is too late to stop Hillary -- do something today!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1099 | View Replies]

To: Mo1
We don't need a permission slip to defend our boarders.
1,235 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:37 PM PST by Tribune7 (Vote Toomey April 27)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1200 | View Replies]

To: sirshackleton

1,236 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:39 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1114 | View Replies]

To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
I'm going to get flack for this, but Bush's listing those countries actually reminded me of Dean listing the states last night. Of course, Bush has sanity.
1,237 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:40 PM PST by JohnBDay
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MeekOneGOP
Isn't there a rule about posting closeups of the Swimmer?

1,238 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:43 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Help...my grounded teenager is holding me hostage... send cookies!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1112 | View Replies]

To: MeekOneGOP
What an a$$ he is.
1,239 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:47 PM PST by PogySailor
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1112 | View Replies]

To: Political Junkie Too
Never require a permission slip...

Shudders of indignation at the UN

1,240 posted on 01/20/2004 6:34:54 PM PST by Ophiucus
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1001 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 1,201-1,2201,221-1,2401,241-1,260 ... 3,561-3,562 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson