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President
Addresses Dangers of Iraq, Pledges Reform to Domestic Programs
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In a speech divided evenly between the domestic needs of the United
States and a case for international engagement, the president outlined
a series of policies he urged members of Congress to support.
"You
and I serve our country in a time of great consequence. During this
session of Congress, we have the duty to reform domestic programs vital
to our country," the president told a joint session of Congress.
"We have the opportunity to save millions of lives abroad from
a terrible disease. We will work for a prosperity that is broadly shared
and we will answer every danger and every enemy that threatens the American
people."
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Gary Locke, the Democratic governor of Washington, outlines his party's
response to the State of the Union, calling for a multilateral response
to the conflicts with Iraq and North Korea and urging fiscal restraint.
(1/28/03)
RealAudio
Analysis from Shields and Brooks
10:25pm
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Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and David Brooks of the Weekly Standard
offer final thoughts on the Democratic response.
10:00pm
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Shields and Brooks discuss key points from the president's address and
the case he made for possible military action against Iraq.
6:45pm
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Mark Shields and David Brooks outline President Bush's goals going into
his second State of the Union address.
More
on the Issues and Personalities Behind the 108th Congress
As the 108th Congress
convenes, Republicans find themselves in control of both houses of Congress
and the White House, something that hasn't happened in fifty years.
The last time the GOP wielded this much power was January 1953 when
Republicans captured majority control of the 83rd Congress. The
108th Congress: Crisis and Conflicts examines the issues the
House and Senate must grapple with and the people who will shape the
debate. (1/28/03)
Key
Issues the President is to Address
Intervention
in Iraq?
The
President's Economic Stimulus Package
The
War on Terrorism
Prescription
Drug Coverage
Past
State of the Union Addresses
2002:
President Bush reflects on the Sept. 11 tragedies and the new U.S. war
on terrorism.
2001:
Just over a month after his inauguration, President Bush addresses Congress.
2000:
In an hour and a half speech, President Clinton outlines his goals for
his final year in office.
1999:
On the day the White House opened its defense in the impeachment trial
of the president, Mr. Clinton urges Congress to focus on Social Security
reform, education, health care and the environment.
1998:
In an hour and fifteen minute address, President Clinton says the state
of the union is strong, but urges Congress to "Save Social Security
first."
For
Teachers: A State of the Union Lesson Plan
From
Online NewsHour Extra for students, a
lesson plan to teach the history and purpose of the State of the
Union. (For grades 7-12)
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