On January 24, 2012 President Barack Obama gave his State of the Union Address. This responsibility is given to the President in Article II Section III. The President gives the State of the Union Address to Congress annually. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the president to outline his legislative agenda (for which he needs the cooperation of Congress) and his national priorities. Originally intended as a communication device between the President and Congress it has also become a communication device between the president and the people of the United States.
President Obama addressed his agenda for the coming year. He wants a country that leads the world in educating its people. An America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs. A future where we’re in control of our own energy and an economy built to last. Obama would like an America that is built to last.
Obama says "Nothing will get done in Washington this year, or next year, or maybe even the year after that, because Washington is broken." He believes that neither party can take the blame for this, but both are needed to put an end to it. He addresses his opponents by stating that we need to bridge our biggest philosophical differences this year, and make real progress. "As long as we are joined in common purpose, as long as we maintain our common resolve, our journey moves forward, and our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong," stated Obama in his closing remarks.
President Obama addressed his agenda for the coming year. He wants a country that leads the world in educating its people. An America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs. A future where we’re in control of our own energy and an economy built to last. Obama would like an America that is built to last.
Obama says "Nothing will get done in Washington this year, or next year, or maybe even the year after that, because Washington is broken." He believes that neither party can take the blame for this, but both are needed to put an end to it. He addresses his opponents by stating that we need to bridge our biggest philosophical differences this year, and make real progress. "As long as we are joined in common purpose, as long as we maintain our common resolve, our journey moves forward, and our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong," stated Obama in his closing remarks.
I liked how Ruth Ginsburg fell asleep during the speech, I was right there with her dozing off when I thought no one was looking.
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