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2007 State of the Union
IN THE NEWS
January 23, 2007
Report
President Defends Plan, Says 'America Must Not Fail in Iraq'

President Bush delivering a State of the Union address President Bush, in his State of the Union address Tuesday, urged Congress to support his decision to add 21,500 troops in Iraq, saying, "I ask you to give it a chance to work." Mr. Bush also proposed plans to reduce gasoline consumption and expand health care coverage, and addressed education and immigration in his speech, delivered for the first time in his presidency to a Democratic-controlled Congress.

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U.S. soldier in Iraq
Topics Addressed in 2007 State of the Union
Iraq in Transition
Full coverage of the ongoing struggle for stability in Iraq.

The Global Warming Debate
The political and scientific debate over the dangers posed global warming.

Domestic Security
More on the efforts to prevent terror attacks within the United States.
IN-DEPTH COVERAGE
President Bush
An Interview with President Bush
President Bush Defends Decision
To Send Additional Troops to Iraq

In an extensive conversation with Jim Lehrer, President Bush explains why sending more troops into Iraq will help.

January 23, 2007
Analysis
President's Tone Hints at Possible Compromise With New Democratic Congress
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks comment on the civility the new Democratic Congress extended President Bush during his 2007 State of the Union address and say the two sides may find common groun on immigration and other issues.

Full Text: The president's State of the Union address

January 23, 2007
Analysis
Democratic Response Highlights Underlying Differences Between President and Congress
Shields and Brooks comment on Sen. Jim Webb's response to the president's speech, saying he forcefully argued that when the Democrats disagree with Mr. Bush they will take confront him, especially on economic and foreign policy matters.

Full Text: The Democratic response from Sen. Jim Webb

January 23, 2007
Analysis
Speechwriters Outline Task Ahead of President
Veteran speechwriters from past White Houses discuss what Mr. Bush must do to turn around sagging poll numbers and flagging support for his policies in Iraq.



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President Bush's Past Addresses
2006: President Bush urges U.S. competitiveness and calls for fight on "tyranny."

2005: President Bush warns social security is in need of reform.

2004: President Bush defends the war in Iraq and calls for reauthorization of the Patriot Act.

2003: President Bush addresses the dangers of Iraq, pledges to reform domestic programs.

2002: President Bush outlines the "Axis of Evil" and reflects on the Sept. 11 tragedies.

2001: Just after his inauguration, President Bush addresses Congress.
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