No. Of course that's one of the many differences between conservatives and Republicans. I really could care less what the man has to say. And I don't mean that completely derogatorily. It's just a PR speech to tell us all how the administration feels the WOST is going.
Think about it. Do you really need a speech for that? It doesn't matter how one feels either way, the speech won't change anyone's opinion so really all it boils down to is a politician's speech rallying the troops.