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

 George Washington
 John Adams
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 Franco Harris

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January 20, 2004
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To: GRRRRR
must stop rewarding the accumulation of wealth over the dignity of work..Daschole said...what the FLIP does that mean??

It's the typical class-warfare crap...hate the rich and Bush's "BIG Business buddies", Halliburton...etc. etc. Polly wanna cracker?

2,681 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:15 PM PST by Jorge
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To: All
Awards for the Disturbingly-Ugly-Democrat-Face of the Night:

1) Ted .... must you brush your bulging jowls and subtlely shake your head "no no no" when our President talks about "No Child Left Behind?" Honestly .. remember your breeding?

2) Hillary .... your smile, when you realize you're on camera, is the smile of a drugged snake .. that is, when you're not looking frumpily grouchy and cynical

3) Charlie ... next time you decide to meditate on your tie, remember .. you have to lift your head up from time to time before you fade into unconsciousness and start drooling

Not sure I've ever seen such failure to rise to applause as a group as the Demos did tonight when the Pubbies gave standing O's.

And y'all ... remember to go out there and be the light and NOT the missile GIMMEABREAK!!!

Dubyah was strong and firm and multi-topical .. I loved the "no permission slip" comment. Go gittem' GW!!!

2,682 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:18 PM PST by STARWISE (Prayer is miraculous. Pray for those in need + please pray for our brave and vigilant military.)
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To: mhking
Daschle: "I am the NEW Number Two." (as he smiles with the dripping dagger in his hand...)

LOL .. yea, it does look like his days of being top dog are sooooooooooooo over

2,683 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:18 PM PST by Mo1 (Join the dollar a day crowd now!)
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To: malia
" What is Fred's problem."
"We were thrilled with the speech.
my reaction also!"

High fives from this house,also.Fred just said that Nancy and Tommy " did all right." We were LOL during their Halliburton and tax cuts are the cause of all evil.
2,684 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:19 PM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: Peach
"What is Fred's problem. We were thrilled with the speech."

I hate to point this out, but Fred works for the Weakly Standard as does Bill Kristol. I've found Kristol really lacking as an commentator for the last three years. Apparentely, Fred's jumped on Billy's bandwagon. I'm sorry to see this from Fred.

2,685 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:26 PM PST by A Citizen Reporter
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To: adam_az
For some people lying and breathing are equally natural and about equally often.
2,686 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:30 PM PST by Quix (Choose this day whom U will serve: Shrillery & demonic goons or The King of Kings and Lord of Lords)
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To: Fledermaus
"who is Number One?"

You are, Number Six.... [g]

2,687 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:35 PM PST by mhking
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To: tapatio
BAWHAAAAAAaaaaaaa!
2,688 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:35 PM PST by jaz.357 (We should be more open-minded toward people trying to kill us.)
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To: ErnBatavia
being from South Dakota, I can honestly tell you that he could not have been seen walking the streets- but I have heard that he was seen jumping up and down trying to see all the flavors available at the Baskins Robbins.
2,689 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:38 PM PST by ThinkingMan (John 3:16, It really is that simple)
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To: hole_n_one


My cap is different than yours. Maybe it's the hair.

lol
2,690 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:38 PM PST by TomGuy
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To: StarFan
Well, why doesn't he vote for school vouchers!!
2,691 posted on 01/20/2004 7:36:41 PM PST by Master of Orion
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To: rwfromkansas
Even got Dan Rather to say "excellent speech and delivery" afterward

Did he REALLY say that? Wow!

2,692 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:04 PM PST by NYC Republican
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To: doug from upland
The worst part of Dubya's speech blows these two multimillionaire liberals who say they feel our pain. Has Tom Daschle or Nancy Pelosi been to see our injured soldiers at Walter Reed? Have either of them two dip-shits ever been in a position where a $1500.00 tax cut makes a huge difference in their lives? HELL NO! These two cheese eating surrender monkeys have no idea what it means to scratch and crawl for a living. Did I forget to mention that both of them are homelier than a Mud Fence?
2,693 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:08 PM PST by MJY1288 (WITHOUT DOUBLE STANDARDS, LIBERALS WOULDN'T HAVE ANY !)
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To: jaz.357
The demo-RATS fixed my TV so i could not turn it off. they made me listen to that crap!!!!!
2,694 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:12 PM PST by haapse (GWB 4 Life)
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To: Arthur McGowan
Saw the address. What a contrast between tonight's speech by G.W. Bush and last night's pathetic display by presidential wannabe Howard Dean.

The shots of Ted Kennedy's ugly mug were revolting. During Bush's speech, the cameras kept panning to Kennedy who was constantly shaking his head and grimacing as he wiped his brow. What a classless act. He looks like he put on 50 more pounds since last time I saw him. And if Ted Kennedy is so against the war in Iraq, then why was he in Iowa last night shilling for John Kerry - who also supported the war in Iraq?

BTW, Teddy Kennedy is fortunate that Howard Dean's burnout stole the spotlight. Otherwise, it would have been Teddy's drunken and incoherent introduction of John Kerry that would have been the laughingstock of the nation today.

2,695 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:18 PM PST by SamAdams76 (They said I wasn't right in the head so they put me in a nervous hospital instead of the White House)
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To: BigSkyFreeper
LOL, I've got a laptop wired to 30 feet of phone cable :)

Long, long cable wires seem to be popular with FReepers! lol

I'll take all suggestions, though. Thanks! :-)

2,696 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:19 PM PST by nutmeg (Is the DemocRATic party extinct yet?)
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To: hole_n_one
Actually, Olbermann seems to me to be a pretty equal-opportunity zinger when it comes to newsmakers. He's been equally condescending and snippy to the Democrats to. He even did a little riff on Dean's meltdown speech. And please name one news anchor/host that's not in love with his own voice--LOl!
2,697 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:19 PM PST by Rumours
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To: hole_n_one
AAAAAGH! MY EYES! MY EYES!!!
2,698 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:28 PM PST by I'm ALL Right!
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To: RWR8189
Nearly $600 increase in tuition costs?

GOOD LORD!

He's quibbling. Dasshole left the wrong impression - not each semester. It's over 4 years in school, which is 125 dollars per year.

2,699 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:28 PM PST by demlosers
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To: clamper1797
only to nuts
2,700 posted on 01/20/2004 7:37:32 PM PST by rwfromkansas ("Men stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up as if nothing had happened." Churchill)
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