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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

• 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
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To: Preech1
I hate it when he says "Nukular..." I am afraid someone will misunderestimate us...
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Have you seen the cartoon where Q is debating his challenger and he keeps saying NUKUlar? By the 6th panel his opponent's head has exploded, and W just smiles and says "See, nukular"

It really captures our pres. ability to make dems destroy themselves.
1,281 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:39 PM PST by maica (Laus Deo)
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To: jwalsh07
President Bush is taking the criticisms on one by one and gouging their eyes out. Very impressive. No back down, no quarter.

"Never give up! Never surrender!"

1,282 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:40 PM PST by mhking (The powerful NFC South: 3 of the 4 teams have gone to the big dance within the last 5 years.)
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To: goodnesswins
*LOL* I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that!
1,283 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:42 PM PST by Severa (Wife of Freeper Hostel, USN STS3(SS) currently on 6 month deployment)
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To: dubyaismypresident
My bulldog is much more attractive than The Beast. I imagine he smells better, too!
1,284 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:42 PM PST by clintonh8r ("Hugh" and "series" are SO last year....)
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To: doug from upland
This great republic will lead the cause of freedom.
1,285 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:45 PM PST by doug from upland (Don't wait until it is too late to stop Hillary -- do something today!)
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1,286 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:48 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: JohnBDay
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.

Unlike Dean, GWB didn't scream like a loon when he finished his list.

1,287 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:49 PM PST by Vision Thing
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This great republic will lead the cause of FREEDOM!
1,288 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:54 PM PST by Sweet_Sunflower29 (I had emergency surgery last week; 32 staples and a 9" scar; I hurt. *Ouch*)
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To: dubyaismypresident
Hillary's a clown
1,289 posted on 01/20/2004 6:36:57 PM PST by Vision (Always Faithful)
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To: eleni121
Not me, and I don't forsee them ever killing me. I want to hear about the plan to legalize illegal aliens.
1,290 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:05 PM PST by Archangelsk (Feh.)
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To: COEXERJ145
HOLY COW...HE'S A SMOKING!! WOW, to the RATS...RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!
1,291 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:06 PM PST by RoseofTexas (r)
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To: SoCal Pubbie
And you took time off from drinking your Kool-aid to tell me that?

Thanks.

1,292 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:09 PM PST by South40 (My vote helped defeat cruz bustamante; did yours?)
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To: MJY1288
I can't stand the disrespect being shown by that whole other side of the room. Sheepdips, dangblangin pipplewad pustules, all of 'em!
1,293 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:09 PM PST by arasina (So there.)
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"This great Republic will lead the cause of freedom"
1,294 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:12 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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To: hole_n_one
Is that a "YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS" on old crusty tonite?
1,295 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:12 PM PST by jaz.357 (We should be more open-minded toward people trying to kill us.)
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"Economy is strong and growing stronger."
1,296 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:13 PM PST by primeval patriot
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To: doug from upland
"This economy is strong and growing stronger!"
1,297 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:15 PM PST by wizardoz ("Crikey! I've lost my mojo!")
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To: Kevin Curry
I hope in the remaining forty years or so of my life I never get my ass kicked this badly. LOL
1,298 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:18 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
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To: par4
I wanna see a closeup of H*****y rolling her eyes!
1,299 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:18 PM PST by Fresh Wind
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To: Two Thirds Vote Aye
TAX RELIEF. MAN, that p*sses off the RATS.
1,300 posted on 01/20/2004 6:37:22 PM PST by doug from upland (Don't wait until it is too late to stop Hillary -- do something today!)
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