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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.



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To: Petronski
It's true. It's scientific.
381 posted on 01/20/2004 5:43:35 PM PST by Petronski (I'm *NOT* always *CRANKY.*)
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To: Kevin Curry
Needless to say, if everyone in California followed your advice we would have Governor Bustamante now.
382 posted on 01/20/2004 5:43:41 PM PST by Cultural Jihad
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To: StriperSniper
They're all marchin' in now...
383 posted on 01/20/2004 5:43:58 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: hole_n_one

384 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:11 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: Brad's Gramma
my favorite picture.
385 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:21 PM PST by RightWingMama
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To: mylife
Ew! Kennedy!
386 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:24 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Help...my grounded teenager is holding me hostage... send cookies!)
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To: hole_n_one
Is that Hillary in RED? Red IS here political color isn't it?
387 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:34 PM PST by hoosiermama (prayers for all)
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To: hole_n_one
Great pictures!
388 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:35 PM PST by Indy Pendance
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To: mikeadam25
Wow, mike, what the heck is that?
389 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:35 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin
Checking in! Remind me to tell you about my day when this is over!
390 posted on 01/20/2004 5:44:42 PM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Howlin
"Just got in! Can't wait to hear what he has to say!"

So glad you're here. I had begun to wonder where you were but we'd saved you a place up front :)

391 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:15 PM PST by Darlin' ("I will not forget this wound to my country." President George W Bush, 20 Sept 2001)
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To: Kevin Curry
Lord love a duck. When someone understands that you really cannot please all of the people all of the time - especially as President of the U.S., you snidely say "we bat our lashes and kiss his boots."

Of course we have disagreements with policy, but because we do not turn every thread into a screaming nitpick of everything the man does some are unhappy and react with snide unrelenting attacks.

The pity is that reasoned opposition is lost because of this behavior. Now I would really appreciate hearing what the man, the President has to say tonight and hoped we could have a little fun - or is that the real problem? We must be constantly serious and without humor - like Democrats?
392 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:19 PM PST by BlessedByLiberty (Respectfully submitted,)
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To: hoosiermama
Hillary! is wearing her favorite color...black.
393 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:20 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: BigSkyFreeper
"I'm making a wager it will be flaming red. In the fashion industry, red is the color of power."

And when did Hillary suddenly become fashion-conscious? Nah, Hillary can't do red. She is much more into the neon-popsicle pink. Of course, she can't do that either, but that doesn't stop her.

394 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:25 PM PST by sweetliberty (Even the smallest person can change the course of the future. - (LOTR))
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To: hole_n_one
BREAKING NEWS: John F. Kerry Is A Vietnam War Veteran
395 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:29 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper
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To: Joe Hadenuf
I like that. I consider myself to be passionate, military veteran patriot, one who is not afraid to step outside the party line and tell truth, and one who trust no contemporary politician

You forgot the violin wav, as an accompianmant.

396 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:30 PM PST by Dane
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To: hole_n_one

397 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:49 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: Miss Marple
Will do!
398 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:55 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Kevin Curry
Nice post. :-D

Best wishes and much success to all Republican conservatives.
399 posted on 01/20/2004 5:45:57 PM PST by k2blader (¡Vote Bush, Amexicanos y Amexicanas!)
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To: hole_n_one
So who is the senator that will not be attending.. just in case???
400 posted on 01/20/2004 5:46:14 PM PST by mware
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