The United States: State of the Union
Well the State of the Union just aired. While it was mostly issues concerning the nation and not world affairs, there were some interesting things noted.
~ Bush addressed Nancy Pelosi as "Madam Speaker" I believe that is the first time said ever at a State of the Union.
~ Bush "threw down the gauntlet" as it is being called, when it comes to ear marks. Something that has been a problem with the Congress this year, and something that will most likely be a Republican rally cry during this election.
~ Bush gave some numbers for the draw down in Iraq, being over 20,000 troops, and was also able to give some very good news about the progress in Iraq for the first time since 2003.
By trusting the people, our founders wagered that a great and noble nation could be built on the liberty that resides in the hearts of all men and women. By trusting the people, succeeding generations transformed our fragile young democracy into the most powerful nation on earth and a beacon of hope for millions. And so long as we continue to trust the people, our nation will prosper, our liberty will be secure and the state of our union will remain strong.
So tonight, with confidence in freedom's power, and trust in the people, let us set forth to do their business