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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 Trivia Quiz

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

 George Washington
 John Adams
 Thomas Jefferson
 James Madison
 Franco Harris

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White House Communications Director Dan Bartlett

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

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



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To: Endeavor
oh shite, here comes the temporary workers thing. he was on a roll until then.

Big deal. Unless Congress passes it..it won't happen anyway.

1,661 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:01 PM PST by Jorge
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To: BigSkyFreeper
He's looked that way for about half an hour...

I think he's about to blow...
1,662 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:05 PM PST by nuffsenuff
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To: All
Why do we always have to keep seeing old booze boy?
1,663 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:07 PM PST by COEXERJ145
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To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
Senator Kennedy looked like death warmed over.
1,664 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:09 PM PST by katz (Rush Rocksert)
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To: MJY1288
It certainly is a full frontal assault on the dems and you can tell Pres. Bush is enjoying it soooo much!
1,665 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:11 PM PST by BlueAngel
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To: mhking
I think Kennedy already hit the buffet.
1,666 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:12 PM PST by Pukin Dog (Sans Reproache)
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To: Spiff
That is NOT true.
1,667 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:15 PM PST by Howlin
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To: mylife
Health Savings Accounts rock when you have twin toddlers who constantly get ear infections :)
1,668 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:15 PM PST by CanisMajor2002 (Changing the Constitution doesn't change those who interpret it.)
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To: mombonn
First time he's ever said the word "veto." Ever.
1,669 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:16 PM PST by Choose Ye This Day (Then: "Ask not what your country can do for you" Now: "You sit down. You had your say.")
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To: summer
which I don't think will go over with many people here.>>>>>


OR 90-95% of people EVERYWHERE

1,670 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:17 PM PST by txdoda ("Navy-brat")
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Wow, #1549 was yanked.

What was wrong with it??
1,671 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:17 PM PST by k2blader (¡Vote Bush, Amexicanos y Amexicanas!)
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To: sonsofliberty2000
The dems did not even applaud tax free savings for health care!
1,672 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:28 PM PST by maica (Laus Deo)
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To: COEXERJ145
I know - I am getting sick of his bobblehead!
1,673 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:29 PM PST by areafiftyone (Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
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Lord God........
1,674 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:30 PM PST by Joe Hadenuf (I failed anger management class, they decided to give me a passing grade anyway)
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To: All
Medical Tort Reform!
1,675 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:30 PM PST by COEXERJ145
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To: Redbob
"Someone asked Teddy if he knew where his car was is. That's why he was shaking his head."

Ha!

That's why he's swimming back to town!

1,676 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:32 PM PST by RippleFire
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Tort reform!!
1,677 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:33 PM PST by mylife
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Tort reform !!
1,678 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:33 PM PST by glock rocks (molon labe)
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To: JohnBDay
Bam--Bam---Bam

He just doesn't know when to stop!

Wonderful!

1,679 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:37 PM PST by eleni121 (Preempt and Prevent)
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To: Hillary's Lovely Legs
Ut o. Health Care? He's gonna really p.o. Hillary. That's her area of expertise.
1,680 posted on 01/20/2004 6:52:39 PM PST by TomGuy
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