Posted on 01/20/2015 7:00:36 PM PST by Star Traveler
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans:
We are fifteen years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars; that saw a vicious recession spread across our nation and the world. It has been, and still is, a hard time for many.
But tonight, we turn the page.
Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999. Our unemployment rate is now lower than it was before the financial crisis. More of our kids are graduating than ever before; more of our people are insured than ever before; we are as free from the grip of foreign oil as we've been in almost 30 years.
Tonight, for the first time since 9/11, our combat mission in Afghanistan is over. Six years ago, nearly 180,000 American troops served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, fewer than 15,000 remain. And we salute the courage and sacrifice of every man and woman in this 9/11 Generation who has served to keep us safe. We are humbled and grateful for your service.
America, for all that we've endured; for all the grit and hard work required to come back; for all the tasks that lie ahead, know this:
The shadow of crisis has passed, and the State of the Union is strong.
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If your sons would have just waited long enough, the Democrats want waive all student loans and give everyone a free home.
How the heck did Obama help me with anything, and what exactly are you saying I got help with anyway. This was in 2001.
It was a joke. :-)
Forgiven, but having spent more than a decade paying off the loan, not very funny.
I was poking fun more at Obama and the woman he used in his speech, not you. She and her family worked hard ... just as you did ... to get back on their feet. He seemed to be taking credit for it and she let him.
"My only agenda for the next two years is the same as the one I've had since the day I swore an oath on the steps of this Capitol — to do what I believe is best for America."
The man does not know the meaning of the oath he took.
Ah, but they redid the oath that he supposedly took on the steps, remember?
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