State of the Union Address In his annual State of the Union Address, President Bush on Wednesday said, "Tonight, with a healthy, growing economy, with more Americans going back to work, with our nation an active force for good in the world--the state of our union is confident and strong." In Focus: State of the Union 2005
President Congratulates 2004 World Champion Detroit Pistons President Bush on Monday said, "...Thank you for what you're doing, supporting those who have helped make this world a more peaceful and free place. ... Welcome to the White House, and congratulations for being called "champs." Thanks for coming."
President Thanks Secretary Spellings at Swearing-In Ceremony President Bush on Monday said, "She will be an outstanding Secretary of Education. She has been involved in all our efforts to strengthen America's public schools. ... She believes, as I do, that every child can learn, and that every school must teach."
President Congratulates Iraqis on Election President Bush on Sunday said, "In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self-government." In Focus: Iraqi Elections
During the State of the Union Address Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, Janet and William Norwood, center, comfort each other as President Bush talks about their son, Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood of Pflugerville, Texas, who died during the assault on Fallujah. "Ladies and gentlemen, with grateful hearts, we honor freedom's defenders, and our military families, represented here this evening by Sergeant Norwood's mom and dad, Janet and Bill Norwood," President Bush said during his speech at the U.S. Capitol.
President George W. Bush delivered the annual State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of
Congress Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Click here to watch the speech,
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John Snow, Secretary of the Treasury, will answer your questions following the President's State of the Union Address Thursday at 2:00pm (ET).
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