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111552440

id 111552440
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headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
next , there be the matter of earmark . these special interest item be often slip into bill at the last hour , when not even C-SPAN be watch . -lsb- laughter -rsb- in 2005 alone , the number of earmark grow to over 13,000 and total nearly $ 18 billion . even worse , over 90 percent of the earmark never make it to the floor of the House and Senate . they be drop into committee report that be not even part of the bill that arrive on my desk . you do not vote they into law

111551993

id 111551993
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
as soon as I take office , I ask this Congress to send I a recovery plan by President 's day that would put people back to work and put money in they pocket , not because I believe in bigger government -- I do not -- not because I be not mindful of the massive debt we have inherit -- I be . I call for action because the failure to do so would have cost more job and cause more hardship . in fact , a failure to act would have worsen we long-term deficit by assure weak

111552124

id 111552124
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
unfortunately , too many of we citizen have lose faith that we biggest institution -- we corporation , we media , and , yes , we government -- still reflect these same value . each of these institution be full of honorable man and woman do important work that help we country prosper . but each time a CEO reward himself for failure or a banker put the rest of we at risk for he own selfish gain , people 's doubt grow . each time lobbyist game the system or politician tear each other down instead of lift this

111552202

id 111552202
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2011-01-25
in the coming year , we 'll also work to rebuild people 's faith in the institution of government . because you deserve to know exactly how and where you tax dollar be be spend , you 'll be able to go to a web site and get that information for the very first time in history . because you deserve to know when you elect official be meet with lobbyist , I ask Congress to do what the White House have already do : put that information online . and because the american people deserve to know that special

111552342

id 111552342
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
I know that none of these reform would be easy . but we have to move ahead with courage and honesty , because we child 's retirement security be more important than partisan politics . I will work with member of Congress to find the most effective combination of reform . I will listen to anyone who have a good idea to offer . we must , however , be guide by some basic principle . we must make Social Security permanently sound , not leave that task for another day . we must not jeopardize we economic strength by

111552778

id 111552778
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
I have be witness to the character of the people of America , who have show calm in time of danger , compassion for one another , and toughness for the long haul . all of we have be partner in a great enterprise . and even some of the youngest understand that we be live in historic time . last month a girl in Lincoln , Rhode Island , send I a letter . it begin , '' Dear George W. Bush . if there be anything you know I , Ashley Pearson , age 10 , can do

111551852

id 111551852
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
now , a year and a half ago , I put forward a american Jobs Act that independent economist say would create more than 1 million new job . and I thank the last Congress for pass some of that agenda . I urge this Congress to pass the rest . but tonight I 'll lay out additional proposal that be fully pay for and fully consistent with the budget framework both party agree to just 18 month ago . let I repeat : nothing I be propose tonight should increase we deficit by a single dime . it be

111552021

id 111552021
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
already , we have do more to advance the cause of health care reform in the last 30 day than we have do in the last decade . when it be day old , this Congress pass a law to provide and protect health insurance for 11 million american child whose parent work full time . we recovery plan will invest in electronic health record , a new technology that will reduce error , bring down cost , ensure privacy , and save life . it will launch a new effort to conquer a disease that have touch the life

111552369

id 111552369
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
right now , Americans in uniform be serve at post across the world , often take great risk on my order . we have give they training and equipment , and they have give we a example of idealism and character that make every american proud . the volunteer of we military be unrelent in battle , unwaver in loyalty , unmatched in honor and decency , and every day they be make we Nation more secure . some of we service man and woman have survive terrible injury , and this grateful country will do everything we can to

111542133

id 111542133
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
even now , Cory be still blind in one eye , still struggle on he left side . but slowly , steadily , with the support of caregiver like he dad Craig and the community around he , Cory have grow stronger . and day by day , he be learn to speak again and stand again and walk again . and he be work toward the day when he can serve he country again . '' my recovery have not be easy , '' he say . '' nothing in life that be worth anything be easy . ''

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111552468

id 111552468
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headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
in order to make progress toward this goal , the iraqi government must stop the sectarian violence in its capital . but the Iraqis be not yet ready to do this on they own . so we be deploy reinforcement of more than 20,000 additional soldier and marine to Iraq . the vast majority will go to Baghdad , where they will help iraqi force to clear and secure neighborhood and serve as adviser embed in iraqi Army unit . with Iraqis in the lead , we force will help secure the city by chase down the terrorist , insurgent

111542742

id 111542742
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
in Afghanistan , America , we 25 NATO ally , and 15 partner nation be help the Afghan people defend they freedom and rebuild they country . thanks to the courage of these military and civilian personnel , a nation that be once a safe haven for Al Qaida be now a young democracy where boy and girl be go to school , new road and hospital be be build , and people be look to the future with new hope . these success must continue , so we be add 3,200 marine to we force in Afghanistan , where

111551969

id 111551969
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
the fact be , that danger remain . while we have put Al Qaida 's core leadership on a path to defeat , the threat have evolve as Al Qaida affiliate and other extremist take root in different part of the world . in Yemen , Somalia , Iraq , Mali , we have to keep work with partner to disrupt and disable those network . in Syria , we 'll support the opposition that reject the agenda of terrorist network . here at home , we 'll keep strengthen we defens and combat new threat like cyber attack .

111552690

id 111552690
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2003-01-28
to date , we have arrest or otherwise deal with many key commander of Al Qaida . they include a man who direct logistics and funding for the September the 11th attack , the chief of Al Qaida operation in the Persian Gulf who plan the bombing of we embassy in east Africa and the U.S.S. Cole , a Al Qaida operation chief from Southeast Asia , a former director of Al Qaida 's training camp in Afghanistan , a key Al Qaida operative in Europe , a major Al Qaida leader in Yemen . all tell , more than

111551968

id 111551968
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
citizenship demand a sense of common purpose , participation in the hard work of self-government , a obligation to serve we community . and I know this Chamber agree that few american give more to they country than we diplomat and the man and woman of the United States Armed Forces . thank you . Tonight , because of the extraordinary troops and civilian who risk and lay down they life to keep we free , the United States be more secure . when I take office , nearly 180,000 Americans be serve in Iraq and Afghanistan . today ,

111552733

id 111552733
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
America be on the offensive against the terrorist who start this war . last March , Khalid Sheik Mohammed , a mastermind of September the 11th , awake to find himself in the custody of U.S. and Pakistani authority . last August the 11th bring the capture of the terrorist Hambali , who be a key player in the attack in Indonesia that kill over 200 people . we be track Al Qaida around the world , and nearly two-third of they known leader have now be capture or kill . thousand of very skilled and determine military personnel be

111542552

id 111542552
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
other nation around the globe have stand with we . in Afghanistan , a international force be help provide security . in Iraq , 28 country have troops on the ground , the United Nations and the European Union provide technical assistance for the election , and NATO be lead a mission to help train iraqi officer . we be cooperate with 60 government in the proliferation security Initiative to detect and stop the transit of dangerous material . we be work closely with the government in Asia to convince North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambition . Pakistan ,

111552605

id 111552605
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2002-01-29
we progress be a tribute to the spirit of the Afghan people , to the resolve of we coalition , and to the might of the United States military . when I call we troops into action , I do so with complete confidence in they courage and skill . and tonight , thanks to they , we be win the war on terror . the man and woman of we Armed force have deliver a message now clear to every enemy of the United States : even 7,000 mile away , across ocean and continent , on mountaintop and

111542684

id 111542684
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
the people of Iraq want to live in peace , and now it be time for they government to act . Iraq 's leader know that we commitment be not open end . they have promise to deploy more of they own troops to secure Baghdad , and they must do so . they pledge that they will confront violent radical of any faction or political party , and they need to follow through and lift needless restriction on iraqi and coalition force , so these troops can achieve they mission of bring security to all of the people of

111551888

id 111551888
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
today , the organization that attack we on 9/11 be a shadow of its former self . it be true , different Al Qaida affiliate and extremist group have emerge , from the arabian Peninsula to Africa . the threat these group pose be evolve . but to meet this threat , we do not need to send ten of thousand of we son and daughter abroad or occupy other nation . instead , we 'll need to help country like Yemen and Libya and Somalia provide for they own security and help ally who take the fight to terrorist

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111551928

id 111551928
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headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
let 's do more to help the entrepreneur and small-business owner who create most new job in America . over the past 5 year , my administration have make more loan to small-business owner than any other . and when 98 percent of we exporter be small business , new trade partnership with Europe and Asia -- the Asia-Pacific will help they create more job . we need to work together on tool like bipartisan trade promotion authority to protect we worker , protect we environment , and open new market to new goods stamp '' make in the U.S.A.

111552071

id 111552071
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
now , the true engine of job creation in this country will always be America 's business . -lsb- applause -rsb- I agree , absolutely . but Government can create the condition necessary for business to expand and hire more worker . we should start where most new job do , in small business , company that begin when a entrepreneur take a chance on a dream or a worker decide it be time she become she own boss . through sheer grit and determination , these company have weather the recession , and they be ready to grow .

111552184

id 111552184
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2011-01-25
to reduce barrier to growth and investment , I have order a review of Government regulation . when we find rule that put a unnecessary burden on business , we will fix they . but I will not hesitate to create or enforce commonsense safeguard to protect the american people . that be what we have do in this country for more than a century . it be why we food be safe to eat , we water be safe to drink , and we air be safe to breathe . it be why we have speed limit and child

111552091

id 111552091
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
now , the price of college tuition be just one of the burden face the middle class . that be why last year , I ask Vice President Biden to chair a task force on middle class family . that be why we be nearly double the childcare tax credit and make it easier to save for retirement by give access to every worker a retirement account and expand the tax credit for those who start a nest egg . that be why we be work to lift the value of a family 's single largest investment , they home

111551938

id 111551938
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
two year ago , as the auto industry come roar back , Andra Rush open up a manufacturing firm in Detroit . she know that Ford need part for the best selling truck in America , and she know how to make those part . she just need the workforce . so she dial up what we call a american Job Center , place where folk can walk in to get the help or training they need to find a new job or a better job . she be flood with new worker . and today , Detroit Manufacturing Systems

111552072

id 111552072
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
so tonight I be propose that we take $ 30 billion of the money Wall Street bank have repay and use it to help community bank give small business the credit they need to stay afloat . I be also propose a new small business tax credit , one that will go to over 1 million small business who hire new worker or raise wages . while we be at it , let 's also eliminate all capital gain tax on small-business investment and provide a tax incentive for all large business and all small business to invest in new

111552073

id 111552073
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
next , we can put Americans to work today build the infrastructure of tomorrow . from the first railroad to the Interstate Highway System , we Nation have always be build to compete . there be no reason Europe or China should have the fastest train or the new factory that manufacture clean energy product . tomorrow i 'll visit Tampa , Florida , where worker will soon break ground on a new high-speed railroad fund by the Recovery Act . there be project like that all across this country that will create job and help move we Nation 's

111552087

id 111552087
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
we have to seek new market aggressively , just as we competitor be . if America sit on the sideline while other nation sign trade deal , we will lose the chance to create job on we shore . but realize those benefit also mean enforce those agreement so we trading partner play by the rule . and that be why we 'll continue to shape a Doha trade agreement that open global market and why we will strengthen we trade relation in Asia and with key partner like South Korea and Panama and Colombia .

111552253

id 111552253
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2012-01-24
Tonight I be announce the creation of a trade enforcement unit that will be charge with investigate unfair trading practice in country like China . there will be more inspection to prevent counterfeit or unsafe goods from cross we border . and this Congress should make sure that no foreign company have a advantage over american manufacturing when it come to access financing or new market like Russia . we worker be the most productive on Earth , and if the playing field be level , I promise you , America will always win .

111552290

id 111552290
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2012-01-24
and I will not go back to the day when Wall Street be allow to play by its own set of rule . the new rule we pass restore what should be any financial system 's core purpose : get funding to entrepreneur with the best idea and get loan to responsible family who want to buy a home or start a business or send they kid to college .

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111552124

id 111552124
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headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
unfortunately , too many of we citizen have lose faith that we biggest institution -- we corporation , we media , and , yes , we government -- still reflect these same value . each of these institution be full of honorable man and woman do important work that help we country prosper . but each time a CEO reward himself for failure or a banker put the rest of we at risk for he own selfish gain , people 's doubt grow . each time lobbyist game the system or politician tear each other down instead of lift this

111542545

id 111542545
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
because one of the deepest value of we country be compassion , we must never turn away from any citizen who feel isolate from the opportunity of America . we government will continue to support faith-based and community group that bring hope to harsh place . now we need to focus on give young people , especially young man in we city , better option than apathy or gang or jail . Tonight I propose a 3-year initiative to help organization keep young people out of gang and show young man a ideal of manhood that respect woman and reject

111552436

id 111552436
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
some in this Chamber be new to the House and the Senate , and I congratulate the Democrat majority . Congress have change , but not we responsibility . each of we be guide by we own conviction , and to these we must stay faithful . yet we be all hold to the same standard and call to serve the same good purpose : to extend this nation 's prosperity , to spend the people 's money wisely , to solve problem , not leave they to future generation , to guard America against all evil , and to

111552505

id 111552505
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
in community across we land , we must trust in the good heart of the american people and empower they to serve they neighbor in need . over the past 7 year , more of we fellow citizen have discover that the pursuit of happiness lead to the path of service . Americans have volunteer in record number . charitable donation be higher than ever . faith-based group be bring hope to pocket of despair , with newfound support from the Federal Government . and to help guarantee equal treatment of faith-based organization when they compete for Federal fund ,

111552775

id 111552775
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
it be also important to strengthen we community by unleash the compassion of America 's religious institution . religious charity of every creed be do some of the most vital work in we country : mentore child , feed the hungry , take the hand of the lonely . yet Government have often deny social service grant and contract to these group , just because they have a cross or a star of David or a crescent on the wall . by Executive order , I have open billion of dollar in grant money to competition that include faith-based charity

111542486

id 111542486
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2012-01-24
we do not begrudge financial success in this country . we admire it . when Americans talk about folk like I pay my fair share of tax , it be not because they envy the rich . it be because they understand that when I get a tax break I do not need and the country can not afford , it either add to the deficit or somebody else have to make up the difference , like a senior on a fixed income or a student try to get through school or a family try to make end meet .

111542937

id 111542937
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2003-01-28
today , on the continent of Africa , nearly 30 million people have the aid virus , include 3 million child under the age 15 . there be whole country in Africa where more than one-third of the adult population carry the infection . more than 4 million require immediate drug treatment . yet across that continent , only 50,000 AIDS victim -- only 50,000 -- be receive the medicine they need . because the AIDS diagnosis be consider a death sentence , many do not seek treatment . almost all who do be turn away . a doctor in

111551912

id 111551912
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
that be just the way we be make . we may do different job and wear different uniform and hold different view than the person beside we . but as Americans , we all share the same proud title : we be citizen . it be a word that do not just describe we nationality or legal status . it describe the way we be make . it describe what we believe . it capture the enduring idea that this country only work when we accept certain obligation to one another and to future generation ; that we rights be

111552776

id 111552776
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
in the past , we have work together to bring mentor to child of prisoner and provide treatment for the addict and help for the homeless . Tonight I ask you to consider another group of Americans in need of help . this year , some 600,000 inmate will be release from prison back into society . we know from long experience that if they can not find work or a home or help , they be much more likely to commit crime and return to prison . so tonight I propose a 4-year , $ 300 million prisoner reentry

111542164

id 111542164
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
my budget do not attempt to solve every problem or address every issue . it reflect the stark reality of what we have inherit , a trillion-dollar deficit , a financial crisis , and a costly recession . give these reality , everyone in this Chamber , Democrats and Republicans , will have to sacrifice some worthy priority for which there be no dollar . and that include I . but that do not mean we can afford to ignore we long-term challenge . I reject the view that say we problem will simply take care of themselves , that

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111552500

id 111552500
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
last year , I ask you to pass legislation to reduce oil consumption over the next decade , and you respond . together , we should take the next step . let we fund new technology that can generate coal power while capture carbon emission . let we increase the use of renewable power and emissions-free nuclear power . let we continue invest in advanced battery technology and renewable fuel to power the car and truck of the future . let we create a new international clean technology fund , which will help develop nation like India and China make

111552017

id 111552017
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
but to truly transform we economy , to protect we security , and save we planet from the ravages of climate change , we need to ultimately make clean , renewable energy the profitable kind of energy . so I ask this Congress to send I legislation that place a market-based cap on carbon pollution and drive the production of more renewable energy in America . that be what we need . and to support that innovation , we will invest $ 15 billion a year to develop technology like wind power and solar power , advance biofuel , clean

111552334

id 111552334
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
to keep we economy grow , we also need reliable supplies of affordable , environmentally responsible energy . nearly 4 year ago , I submit a comprehensive energy strategy that encourage conservation , alternative source , a modernized electricity grid , and more production here at home , include safe , clean nuclear energy . my clear sky legislation will cut powerplant pollution and improve the health of we citizen . and my budget provide strong funding for leading-edge technology , from hydrogen-fueled car to clean coal to renewable source such as ethanol . four year of debate be enough

111552084

id 111552084
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
but to create more of these clean energy job , we need more production , more efficiency , more incentive . and that mean build a new generation of safe , clean nuclear power plant in this country . it mean make tough decision about open new offshore area for oil and gas development . it mean continued investment in advanced biofuel and clean coal technology . and yes , it mean pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill with incentive that will finally make clean energy the profitable kind of energy in America . now , I be grateful

111552449

id 111552449
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
it be in we vital interest to diversify America 's energy supply . the way forward be through technology . we must continue change the way America generate electric power by even greater use of clean coal technology , solar and wind energy , and clean , safe nuclear power . we need to press on with battery research for plug-in and hybrid vehicle and expand the use of clean diesel vehicle and biodiesel fuel . we must continue invest in new method of produce ethanol , use everything from wood chip to grass to agricultural waste .

111552474

id 111552474
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
the United Nations have impose sanction on Iran and make it clear that the world will not allow the regime in Tehran to acquire nuclear weapon . with the other member of the quartet -- the U.N. , the EU , and Russia -- we be pursue diplomacy to help bring peace to the Holy Land and pursue the establishment of a democratic palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security . in Afghanistan , NATO have take the lead in turn back the Taliban and Al Qaida offensive , the first time the Alliance have

111552281

id 111552281
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2012-01-24
we can also spur energy innovation with new incentive . the difference in this Chamber may be too deep right now to pass a comprehensive plan to fight climate change . but there be no reason why Congress should not at least set a clean energy standard that create a market for innovation . so far , you have not act . well , tonight I will . I be direct my administration to allow the development of clean energy on enough public land to power 3 million home . and I be proud to announce that the Department of

111552083

id 111552083
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
next , we need to encourage american innovation . last year , we make the largest investment in basic research funding in history , a investment that could lead to the world 's cheapest solar cell or treatment that kill cancer cell , but leave healthy one untouched . and no area be more ripe for such innovation than energy . you can see the result of last year 's investment in clean energy in the North Carolina company that will create 1,200 job nationwide help to make advanced battery or in the California business that will put a thousand

111552702

id 111552702
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2003-01-28
twelve year ago , Saddam Hussein face the prospect of be the last casualty in a war he have start and lose . to spare himself , he agree to disarm of all weapon of mass destruction . for the next 12 year , he systematically violate that agreement . he pursue chemical , biological , and nuclear weapon , even while inspector be in he country . nothing to date have restrain he from he pursuit of these weapon , not economic sanction , not isolation from the civilized world , not even cruise missile strike on he military

111551857

id 111551857
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
today , no area hold more promise than we investment in american energy . after year of talk about it , we be finally poise to control we own energy future . we produce more oil at home than we have in 15 year . we have double the distance we car will go on a gallon of gas and the amount of renewable energy we generate from source like wind and solar , with ten of thousand of good american job to show for it . we produce more natural gas than ever before , and nearly everyone 's

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111542735

id 111542735
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headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
the other press challenge be immigration . America need to secure we border , and with you help , my administration be take step to do so . we be increase worksite enforcement , deploy fence and advance technology to stop illegal crossing . we have effectively end the policy of catch-and-release at the border , and by the end of this year , we will have double the number of Border Patrol agent . yet we also need to acknowledge that we will never fully secure we border until we create a lawful way for foreign worker to come

111551882

id 111551882
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
this single step would raise the income of million of work family . it could mean the difference between grocery or the food bank , rent or eviction , scrape by or finally get ahead . for business across the country , it would mean customer with more money in they pocket . and a whole lot of folk out there would probably need less help from government . in fact , work folk should not have to wait year after year for the minimum wage to go up while CEO pay have never be higher . so here be

111552405

id 111552405
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
keep America competitive require a immigration system that uphold we law , reflect we value , and serve the interest of we economy . we Nation need orderly and secure border . to meet this goal , we must have stronger immigration enforcement and border protection . and we must have a rational , humane guest-worker program that reject amnesty , allow temporary job for people who seek they legally , and reduce smuggling and crime at the border .

111552447

id 111552447
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
yet even with all these step , we can not fully secure the border unless we take pressure off the border , and that require a temporary-worker program . we should establish a legal and orderly path for foreign worker to enter we country to work on a temporary basis . as a result , they will not have to try to sneak in , and that will leave border agent free to chase down drug smuggler and criminal and terrorist . we 'll enforce we immigration law at the worksite and give employer the tool to verify the legal

111552769

id 111552769
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
one of the worst decision we child can make be to gamble they life and future on drug . we government be help parent confront this problem with aggressive education , treatment , and law enforcement . drug use in high school have decline by 11 percent over the last 2 year . four hundred thousand fewer young people be use illegal drug than in the year 2001 . in my budget , I propose new funding to continue we aggressive , community-based strategy to reduce demand for illegal drug . drug testing in we school have prove to be

111542603

id 111542603
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
we economy be healthy and vigorous and grow faster than other major industrialize nation . in the last 2 1/2 year , America have create 4.6 million new job , more than Japan and the European Union combine . even in the face of higher energy price and natural disaster , the american people have turn in a economic performance that be the envy of the world .

111551858

id 111551858
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
but for the sake of we child and we future , we must do more to combat climate change . now , it be true that no single event make a trend . but the fact be , the 12 hottest year on record have all come in the last 15 . heat wave , drought , wildfire , flood -- all be now more frequent and more intense . we can choose to believe that Superstorm Sandy and the most severe drought in decade and the worst wildfire some States have ever see be all just a freak coincidence

111551945

id 111551945
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
research show that one of the best investment we can make in a child 's life be high-quality early education . last year , I ask this Congress to help States make high-quality pre-k available to every 4-year-old . and as a parent as well as a President , I repeat that request tonight . but in the meantime , 30 States have raise pre-k funding on they own . they know we can not wait . so just as we work with States to reform we school , this year , we 'll invest in new partnership with States

111552020

id 111552020
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
and for that same reason , we must also address the crush cost of health care . this be a cost that now cause a bankruptcy in America every 30 seconds . by the end of the year , it could cause 1.5 million Americans to lose they home . in the last 8 year , premium have grow four time faster than wages . and in each of these year , 1 million more Americans have lose they health insurance . it be one of the major reason why small business close they door and corporation ship job overseas

111552141

id 111552141
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2011-01-25
now , we do that in December . thanks to the tax cut we pass , Americans ' paycheck be a little bigger today . every business can write off the full cost of new investment that they make this year . and these step , take by Democrats and Republicans , will grow the economy and add to the more than 1 million private sector job create last year .

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111552413

id 111552413
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headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
Third , we need to encourage child to take more math and science , and to make sure those course be rigorous enough to compete with other nation . we have make a good start in the early grade with the No Child leave behind Act , which be raise standard and lift test score across we country . Tonight I propose to train 70,000 high school teacher to lead Advanced Placement course in math and science , bring 30,000 math and science professional to teach in classroom , and give early help to student who struggle with math ,

111552331

id 111552331
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
to make we economy stronger and more dynamic , we must prepare a rise generation to fill the job of the 21st century . under the No Child leave behind Act , standard be higher , test score be on the rise , and we be close the achievement gap for minority student . now we must demand better result from we high school , so every high school diploma be a ticket to success . we will help a additional 200,000 worker to get training for a better career by reform we job training system and strengthen America 's

111542653

id 111542653
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
now the task be to build on the success without water down standard , without take control from local community , and without backslide and call it reform . we can lift student achievement even higher by give local leader flexibility to turn around fail school and by give family with child stick in fail school the right to choose someplace better . we must increase fund for student who struggle and make sure these child get the special help they need . and we can make sure we child be prepare for the job of the future and we

111552756

id 111552756
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
at the same time , we must ensure that older student and adult can gain the skill they need to find work now . many of the fastest grow occupation require strong math and science preparation and training beyond the high school level . so tonight , I propose a series of measure call Jobs for the 21st Century . this program will provide extra help to middle and high school student who fall behind in reading and math , expand advanced placement program in low-income school , invite math and science professional from the private sector to teach part-time

111552754

id 111552754
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
all skill begin with the basics of reading and math , which be suppose to be learn in the early grade of we school . yet for too long , for too many child , those skill be never master . by pass the No Child leave behind Act , you have make the expectation of literacy the law of we country . we be provide more funding for we school , a 36-percent increase since 2001 . we be require higher standard . we be regularly test every child on the fundamental . we be report result to parent

111552088

id 111552088
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
fourth , we need to invest in the skill and education of we people . now , this year , we have break through the stalemate between left and right by launch a national competition to improve we school . and the idea here be simple : instead of rewarding failure , we only reward success . instead of fund the status quo , we only invest in reform , reform that raise student achievement , inspire student to excel in math and science , and turn around fail school that steal the future of too many young Americans ,

111551944

id 111551944
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2014-01-28
five year ago , we set out to change the odds for all we kid . we work with lender to reform student loan , and today , more young people be earn college degree than ever before . race to the Top , with the help of governor from both party , have help States raise expectation and performance . Teachers and principal in school from Tennessee to Washington , DC , be make big stride in prepare student with the skill for the new economy : problem solve , critical thinking , science , technology , engineering ,

111542001

id 111542001
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
every dollar we invest in high-quality early childhood education can save more than 7 dollar later on : by boost graduation rate , reduce teen pregnancy , even reduce violent crime . in States that make it a priority to educate we youngest child , like Georgia or Oklahoma , study show student grow up more likely to read and do math at grade level , graduate high school , hold a job , form more stable family of they own . we know this work . so let 's do what work and make sure none of we child

111551871

id 111551871
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
and 4 year ago , we start race to the Top , a competition that convince almost every state to develop smarter curriculum and higher standard , all for about 1 percent of what we spend on education each year . Tonight I be announce a new challenge to redesign America 's high school so they better equip graduate for the demand of a high-tech economy . and we 'll reward school that develop new partnership with college and employer and create class that focus on science , technology , engineering , and math : the skill today 's employer

111552442

id 111552442
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
spread opportunity and hope in America also require public school that give child the knowledge and character they need in life . five year ago , we rise above partisan difference to pass the No Child leave behind Act , preserve local control , raise standard , and hold school accountable for result . and because we act , student be perform better in reading and math , and minority student be close the achievement gap .

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111552402

id 111552402
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headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
we must also confront the larger challenge of mandatory spending , or entitlement . this year , the first of about 78 million baby boomer turn 60 , include two of my dad 's favorite people -- I and President Clinton . -lsb- laughter -rsb- this milestone be more than a personal crisis -- -lsb- laughter -rsb- -- it be a national challenge . the retirement of the baby boom generation will put unprecedented strain on the Federal Government . by 2030 , spend for Social Security , Medicare , and Medicaid alone will be almost 60 percent of the

111552507

id 111552507
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
there be two other press challenge that I have raise repeatedly before this body and that this body have fail to address : entitlement spending and immigration . every Member in this Chamber know that spending on entitlement program like Social Security , Medicare , and Medicaid be grow faster than we can afford . we all know the painful choice ahead if America stay on this path : massive tax increase , sudden and drastic cut in benefit , or crippling deficit . I have lay out proposal to reform these program . now I ask member of Congress

111542521

id 111542521
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
America 's prosperity require restrain the spending appetite of the Federal Government . I welcome the bipartisan enthusiasm for spending discipline . I will send you a budget that hold the growth of discretionary spending below inflation , make tax relief permanent , and stay on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009 . my budget substantially reduce or eliminate more than 150 government program that be not get result or duplicate current effort or do not fulfill essential priority . the principle here be clear : Taxpayer dollar must be spend wisely or not at all .

111551847

id 111551847
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2013-02-12
to hit the rest of we deficit reduction target , we should do what leader in both party have already suggest and save hundred of billion of dollar by get rid of tax loophole and deduction for the well-off and the well-connected . after all , why would we choose to make deeper cut to education and Medicare just to protect special interest tax break ? how be that fair ? why be it that deficit reduction be a big emergency justify make cut in Social Security benefit , but not close some loophole ? how do that promote growth

111542778

id 111542778
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2001-02-27
and my budget be base on that philosophy . it be reasonable , and it be responsible . it meet we obligation and fund we grow need . we increase spend next year for Social Security and Medicare and other entitlement program by $ 81 billion . we have increase spending for discretionary program by a very responsible 4 percent , above the rate of inflation . my plan pay down a unprecedented amount of we national debt . and then , when money be still leave over , my plan return it to the people who earn it in

111552103

id 111552103
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2010-01-27
now , even after pay for what we spend on my watch , we 'll still face the massive deficit we have when I take office . more importantly , the cost of Medicare , Medicaid , and Social Security will continue to skyrocket . that be why I have call for a bipartisan fiscal commission , model on a proposal by Republican Judd Gregg and Democrat Kent Conrad . this can not be one of those Washington gimmick that let we pretend we solve a problem . the commission will have to provide a specific set of solution by

111552439

id 111552439
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
first , we must balance the Federal budget . we can do so without raise tax . what we need be spend discipline in Washington , DC . we set a goal of cut the deficit in half by 2009 and meet that goal 3 year ahead of schedule . now let we take the next step . in the come week , I will submit a budget that eliminate the Federal deficit within the next 5 year . I ask you to make the same commitment . together , we can restrain the spending appetite of the Federal Government

111552759

id 111552759
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
in 2 week , I will send you a budget that fund the war , protect the homeland , and meet important domestic need while limit the growth in discretionary spending to less than 4 percent . this will require that Congress focus on priority , cut wasteful spending , and be wise with the people 's money . by do so , we can cut the deficit in half over the next 5 year .

111552343

id 111552343
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
as we fix Social Security , we also have the responsibility to make the system a better deal for younger worker . and the best way to reach that goal be through voluntary personal retirement account . here be how the idea work . right now , a set portion of the money you earn be take out of you paycheck to pay for the Social Security benefit of today 's retiree . if you be a younger worker , I believe you should be able to set aside part of that money in you own retirement account , so

111552345

id 111552345
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
the goal here be greater security in retirement , so we will set careful guideline for personal account . we 'll make sure the money can only go into a conservative mix of bond and stock fund . we 'll make sure that you earnings be not eat up by hide Wall Street fee . we 'll make sure there be good option to protect you investment from sudden market swing on the eve of you retirement . we 'll make sure a personal account can not be empty out all at once but rather pay out over time as

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111552355

id 111552355
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headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
in the long term , the peace we seek will only be achieve by eliminate the condition that feed radicalism and ideology of murder . if whole region of the world remain in despair and grow in hatred , they will be the recruiting grounds for terror , and that terror will stalk America and other free nation for decade . the only force powerful enough to stop the rise of tyranny and terror and replace hatred with hope be the force of human freedom . we enemy know this , and that be why the terrorist Zarqawi recently declare

111552463

id 111552463
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
this war be more than a clash of arm ; it be a decisive ideological struggle . and the security of we nation be in the balance . to prevail , we must remove the condition that inspire blind hatred and drive 19 man to get onto airplane and to come and kill we . what every terrorist fear most be human freedom : society where man and woman make they own choice , answer to they own conscience , and live by they hope instead of they resentment . free people be not draw to violent and malignant ideology

111552389

id 111552389
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
the great people of Egypt have vote in a multiparty presidential election , and now they government should open path of peaceful opposition that will reduce the appeal of radicalism . the palestinian people have vote in election , and now the leader of Hamas must recognize Israel , disarm , reject terrorism , and work for lasting peace . Saudi Arabia have take the first step of reform ; now it can offer its people a better future by press forward with those effort . democracy in the Middle East will not look like we own , because they

111552513

id 111552513
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
we be engage in the define ideological struggle of the 21st century . the terrorist oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear . yet in this war on terror , there be one thing we and we enemy agree on : in the long run , man and woman who be free to determine they own destiny will reject terror and refuse to live in tyranny . and that be why the terrorist be fight to deny this choice to the people in Lebanon , Iraq , Afghanistan , Pakistan , and the palestinian Territories .

111552360

id 111552360
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
to promote peace in the broader Middle East , we must confront regime that continue to harbor terrorist and pursue weapon of mass murder . Syria still allow its territory and part of Lebanon to be use by terrorist who seek to destroy every chance of peace in the region . you have pass and we be apply the syrian Accountability Act , and we expect the syrian government to end all support for terror and open the door to freedom . today , Iran remain the world 's primary state sponsor of terror , pursue nuclear weapon while deprive

111552528

id 111552528
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
we be also stand against the force of extremism in the Holy Land , where we have new cause for hope . Palestinians have elect a President who recognize that confront terror be essential to achieve a state where he people can live in dignity and at peace with Israel . Israelis have leader who recognize that a peaceful , democratic palestinian state will be a source of lasting security . this month in Ramallah and Jerusalem , I assure leader from both side that America will do , and I will do , everything we can to help they

111552647

id 111552647
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2002-01-29
and we have a great opportunity during this time of war to lead the world toward the value that will bring lasting peace . all father and mother , in all society , want they child to be educate and live free from poverty and violence . no people on Earth yearn to be oppress or aspire to servitude or eagerly await the midnight knock of the secret police . if anyone doubt this , let they look to Afghanistan , where the islamic '' street '' greet the fall of tyranny with song and celebration . let the skeptic

111543012

id 111543012
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
as long as the Middle East remain a place of tyranny and despair and anger , it will continue to produce man and movement that threaten the safety of America and we friend . so America be pursue a forward strategy of freedom in the greater Middle East . we will challenge the enemy of reform , confront the ally of terror , and expect a higher standard from we friend . to cut through the barrier of hateful propaganda , the Voice of America and other broadcast service be expand they programming in arabic and persian , and soon

111552358

id 111552358
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
the beginning of reform and democracy in the palestinian Territories be now show the power of freedom to break old pattern of violence and failure . tomorrow morning Secretary of State Rice depart on a trip that will take she to Israel and the West Bank for meeting with Prime Minister Sharon and President Abbas . she will discuss with they how we and we friend can help the palestinian people end terror and build the institution of a peaceful , independent , democratic state . to promote this democracy , I will ask Congress for $ 350 million to

111552388

id 111552388
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
we offensive against terror involve more than military action . ultimately , the only way to defeat the terrorist be to defeat they dark vision of hatred and fear by offer the hopeful alternative of political freedom and peaceful change . so the United States of America support democratic reform across the broader Middle East . election be vital , but they be only the beginning . Raising up a democracy require the rule of law and protection of minority and strong , accountable institution that last longer than a single vote .

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111552444

id 111552444
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headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
but many Americans can not afford a health insurance policy , and so tonight I propose two new initiative to help more Americans afford they own insurance . first , I propose a standard tax deduction for health insurance that will be like the standard tax deduction for dependent . family with health insurance will pay no income on payroll tax -- or payroll tax on $ 15,000 of they income . single american with health insurance will pay no income or payroll tax on $ 7,500 of they income . with this reform , more than 100 million man

111552333

id 111552333
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2005-02-02
to make we economy stronger and more productive , we must make health care more affordable and give family greater access to good coverage and more control over they health decision . I ask Congress to move forward on a comprehensive health care agenda with tax credit to help low-income worker buy insurance , a community health center in every poor county , improve information technology to prevent medical error and needless cost , association health plan for small business and they employee , expand health savings account , and medical liability reform that will reduce health care cost and

111552766

id 111552766
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
on the critical issue of health care , we goal be to ensure that Americans can choose and afford private health care coverage that best fit they individual need . to make insurance more affordable , Congress must act to address rapidly rise health care cost . small business should be able to band together and negotiate for lower insurance rate , so they can cover more worker with health insurance . I urge you to pass association health plan . I ask you to give lower income american a refundable tax credit that would allow million to buy they

111552491

id 111552491
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2008-01-28
to build a future of quality health care , we must trust patient and doctor to make medical decision and empower they with better information and better option . we share a common goal : make health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans . the best way to achieve that goal be by expand consumer choice , not government control . so I have propose end the bias in the Tax Code against those who do not get they health insurance through they employer . this one reform would put private coverage within reach for million , and

111543031

id 111543031
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
in January of 2006 , senior can get prescription drug coverage under Medicare . for a monthly premium of about $ 35 , most senior who do not have that coverage today can expect to see they drug bill cut roughly in half . under this reform , senior citizen will be able to keep they Medicare just as it be , or they can choose a Medicare plan that fit they best , just as you , as member of Congress , can choose a insurance plan that meet you need . and start this year , million of

111552034

id 111552034
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
in order to save we child from a future of debt , we will also end the tax break for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans . now , let I be clear -- let I be absolutely clear , because I know you 'll end up hear some of the same claim that roll back these tax break mean a massive tax increase on the american people : if you family earn less than $ 250,000 a year , a quarter million dollar a year , you will not see you tax increase a single dime . I repeat

111551995

id 111551995
medium Speeches
headline Barack Obama
date 2009-02-24
because of this plan , there be teacher who can now keep they job and educate we kid , health care professional can continue care for we sick . there be 57 police officer who be still on the street of Minneapolis tonight because this plan prevent the layoff they department be about to make . because of this plan , 95 percent of work household in America will receive a tax cut ; a tax cut that you will see in you paycheck begin on April 1st . because of this plan , family who be struggle to pay

111552407

id 111552407
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2006-01-31
we will make wider use of electronic record and other health information technology to help control cost and reduce dangerous medical error . we will strengthen health savings account , make sure individual and small-business employee can buy insurance with the same advantage that people work for big business now get . we will do more to make this coverage portable , so worker can switch job without have to worry about lose they health insurance . and because lawsuit be drive many good doctor out of practice , leave woman in nearly 1,500 american county without a single ob-gyn

111552446

id 111552446
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2007-01-23
there be many other way that Congress can help . we need to expand health savings account . we need to help small business through association health plan . we need to reduce cost and medical error with better information technology . we will encourage price transparency . and to protect good doctor from junk lawsuit , we need to pass medical liability reform . in all we do , we must remember that the best health care decision be not make by government and insurance company but by patient and they doctor .

111552767

id 111552767
medium Speeches
headline George W. Bush
date 2004-01-20
by computerize health record , we can avoid dangerous medical mistake , reduce cost , and improve care . to protect the doctor-patient relationship and keep good doctor do good work , we must eliminate wasteful and frivolous medical lawsuit . and tonight I propose that individual who buy catastrophic health care coverage as part of we new health savings account be allow to deduct 100 percent of the premium from they tax .