Posted on 02/03/2010 5:27:49 PM PST by Kaslin
It is now over a year since the best President of this century has left his office and the more time goes by the more I miss him.
I thought I would post an excerpt of his State of the Union Address, which he gave on February 2, 2005. I will post the link to the entire speech at the end of the quote for anyone to read the entire speech, if you want to
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
State of the Union Address
Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives
The United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, fellow citizens:
As a new Congress gathers, all of us in the elected branches of government share a great privilege: We've been placed in office by the votes of the people we serve. And tonight that is a privilege we share with newly-elected leaders of Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territories, Ukraine, and a free and sovereign Iraq. (Applause.)
Two weeks ago, I stood on the steps of this Capitol and renewed the commitment of our nation to the guiding ideal of liberty for all. This evening I will set forth policies to advance that ideal at home and around the world.
Tonight, with a healthy, growing economy, with more Americans going back to work, with our nation an active force for good in the world -- the state of our union is confident and strong. (Applause.)
Our generation has been blessed -- by the expansion of opportunity, by advances in medicine, by the security purchased by our parents' sacrifice. Now, as we see a little gray in the mirror -- or a lot of gray -- (laughter) -- and we watch our children moving into adulthood, we ask the question: What will be the state of their union? Members of Congress, the choices we make together will answer that question. Over the next several months, on issue after issue, let us do what Americans have always done, and build a better world for our children and our grandchildren. (Applause.)
First, we must be good stewards of this economy, and renew the great institutions on which millions of our fellow citizens rely. America's economy is the fastest growing of any major industrialized nation. In the past four years, we provided tax relief to every person who pays income taxes, overcome a recession, opened up new markets abroad, prosecuted corporate criminals, raised homeownership to its highest level in history, and in the last year alone, the United States has added 2.3 million new jobs. (Applause.) When action was needed, the Congress delivered -- and the nation is grateful.
Now we must add to these achievements. By making our economy more flexible, more innovative, and more competitive, we will keep America the economic leader of the world. (Applause.)
America's prosperity requires restraining the spending appetite of the federal government. I welcome the bipartisan enthusiasm for spending discipline. I will send you a budget that holds the growth of discretionary spending below inflation, makes tax relief permanent, and stays on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009. (Applause.) My budget substantially reduces or eliminates more than 150 government programs that are not getting results, or duplicate current efforts, or do not fulfill essential priorities. The principle here is clear: Taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely, or not at all. (Applause.)
Photo of the Month
President George W. Bush delivers his fourth State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics
With Laura Bush looking on, President George W. Bush signs a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month in the Oval Office, Feb. 1, 2005. The proclamation encourages awareness of factors leading to heart disease such as smoking, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, obesity and diabetes. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush prepares for the State of the Union in the Family Theater of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Sigh.
President George W. Bush delivers his fourth State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush receives a standing ovation during his State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush waves to a crowd of Congressional Pages after delivering his fourth State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
Wow. I miss these posts.
How can people not miss this man.
He was light years ahead of Obama in maturity and sense.
First Lady Laura Bush and Army Staff Sgt Norbert Lara, foreground left, injured in action, look on as William Norwood, whose 25-year-old son, Marine Sgt. Byron Norwood, was killed in action in Iraq, reaches out to Marine Staff Sgt. John Manuel Martinez while the dead Marine's mother, Janet Norwood, embraces Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi Womens Political Council. White House photo by Eric Draper
During the State of the Union Address Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, Janet and William Norwood, center, comfort each other as President Bush talks about their son, Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas, who died during the assault on Fallujah. "Ladies and gentlemen, with grateful hearts, we honor freedom's defenders, and our military families, represented here this evening by Sergeant Norwood's mom and dad, Janet and Bill Norwood," President Bush said during his speech at the U.S. Capitol. White House photo by Eric Draper
Safia Taleb al-Suhail, leader of the Iraqi Women's Political Council, second on right, displays a peace sign as other guests applaud during President George W. Bush's State of the Union speech at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. Also pictured are, from left, Kindergarten teacher Lorna Clark of Santa Theresa, New Mexico, Army Staff Sergeant Norbert Lara, and Laura Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse
Members of Congress display purple ink-stained forefingers as a salute to voters in Sunday's Iraqi election, whose fingers were marked in a similar way, during President George W. Bush's State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. "We will succeed because the Iraqi people value their own liberty -- as they showed the world last Sunday," President Bush said. "Americans recognize that spirit of liberty, because we share it. In any nation, casting your vote is an act of civic responsibility; for millions of Iraqis, it was also an act of personal courage, and they have earned the respect of us all." White House photo by Paul Morse
More and more people do miss him and he was indeed light years ahead of 0bama in maturity and sence
President George W. Bush bows his head in prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush laugh during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush receives a warm welcome from participants attending a Conversation on Social Security at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush leads a discussion on Social Security reform at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shares a laugh with Dr. Jeffery Brown, Assistant Professor of the Finance Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, during a discussion on Social Security reform in Fargo, N.D., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. Also pictured, center, is conversation participant Mary Bond, a retired worker. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets audience members after holding a conversation about the strengthening of Social Security at ExpoPark in Great Falls, Mont., Feb., 3, 2005. "I believe you ought to be able -- allowed to take some of your own money, payroll taxes, and set up a personal retirement account, on a voluntary basis," said the President in his remarks.. White House photo by Eric Draper
And...She is dressed appropriately for the occasion. Laura fully understands that **she** is not the focus of the meeting and isn't drawing attention to herself by means of her clothing, jewelry, or manners.
Amen, Kaslin.
Thank you for all your work. I truly appreciate it.
I love the picture of President Bush in the first post. He looks great.
She truly was a First Lady
You are very welcome
President George W. Bush and librarian Amy Borger talk about the strengthening of Social Security during a Town Hall meeting at the Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls, Mont., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush listens to retired senior citizen Leo Keller during a Town Hall meeting about the strengthening of Social Security at the Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls, Mont., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Laura Bush addresses young boys participating in the Passport to Manhood program taught by male staff members at the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility through a series of classes for male club members ages 11-14. White House photo by Susan Sterner
Laura Bush listens as boys participating in the Passport to Manhood program share ideas about respect and love during a visit to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility through a series of male club members ages 11-14. White House photo by Susan Sterner
Laura Bush joins pre-school teacher Georgianna Ragland's class in a song during her visit to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Philadelphia. Mrs Bush highlighted the importance of programs that support youth, especially at-risk boys. White House photo by Susan Sterner
President George W. Bush leads a conversation on Social Security reform in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005. President Bush discussed the role of personal accounts as part of a comprehensive Social Security plan and the need to leave a better future for our grandchildren. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush talks with Mary Mornin, a secretary at St. Robert Bellarmine School in Omaha, Neb., Jerry Rempe, quality assurance manager at Omaha Steaks, and Amanda Temoshek, owner of Heartland Campaign Management, during a conversation on strengthening Social Security in Omaha, Neb., Friday, Feb. 4, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
So nice to ‘purple’ when it signified “freedom” and not SEIU.
Thank you, Kaslin. Wonderful memories.
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