What the Congress Can Do for America

Wall Street Journal ^ | January 3, 2007 | George W. Bush

[West Coast Conservative]

Tomorrow, members of the 110th Congress will take their oaths of office here in Washington. I will have the privilege of working with them for the next two years -- one quarter of my presidency, plenty of time to accomplish important things for the American people.

Together, we have a chance to serve the American people by solving the complex problems that many don't expect us to tackle, let alone solve, in the partisan environment of today's Washington. To do that, however, we can't play politics as usual. Democrats will control the House and Senate, and therefore we share the responsibility for what we achieve.

In the days and weeks since the November elections, I have been encouraged by the productive meetings I've had with many of the new leaders in Congress from both parties. I am hopeful we can find common ground without compromising our principles.

I believe we share many of the same goals for the people we serve -- and with good will and hard effort, we can find practical ways to advance the American Dream and keep our nation safe.

My principles are no secret. I have campaigned on them in my races for governor and in two presidential contests, and I have worked hard during my presidency to translate these principles into sound policy.

I believe that when America is willing to use her influence abroad, the American people are safer and the world is more secure. I believe that wealth does not come from government. It comes from the hard work of America's workers, entrepreneurs and small businesses. I believe government closest to the people is more responsive and accountable. I believe government plays an important role in helping those who can't help themselves.

[CottShop]

they already do I thought?

[Harrius Magnus]

Thank you. That could be a plank to run on.

[Peach]

Oh, thanks for alerting me to the working link!

[Eric Blair 2084]

Isn't an Op/Ed by the President of the United States breaking news?

I particularly liked the last line of the editorial. You know the part, where they identify the authors' affiliation. For example...Grant Junky is president of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Somebody at the WSJ editorial staff (don't get me wrong, I love those folks) thought it was necesary to point out:

George W. Bush is President of The United States

Geez Louise. I realize that Sean Hannity's "Man on the Street" interviews expose how uninformed the typical Dem voter is about politics but...I'd like to meet that Wall Street Journal opinion column reader who didn't know that little bit of trivia.