President Barack Obama (D) gave his first (unofficial state-of-the-union/budget) speech to both houses of Congress tonight - and it was a winner on all counts so far. The president started with a sobering account of the economic crisis BUT did not dwell on the negative. He began to outline a vision of his term in office, outlining his thoughts on issues such as government regulatory reform, fiscal responsibility, the need to lead the world in new technology for energy and other that impact our lives, the need to strengthen our homestead and export American goods, while solidifying the rest of the world to worth WITH us for their strength is our strength.
He touted the need for education of our youth, the need to lead the world in research and development, the need to invest in tomorrow.
He even implored to high-school students that "dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself, it’s quitting on your country - and this country needs and values the talents of every American."
He stressed the need to reform health care - making it affordable for ALL Americans.
He reminded those listening that America is a nation built on entrepreneurs and extra-ordinary people. He said that major changes in American policy were born on the backs of adversity - the transcontinental railway during the civil war, the GI Bill after World War II as examples.
President Obama did what he was elected to do - give accountability, inspire hope and leadership to guide the country during a time of dire need and crisis.
And tonight he did such that.
Well done President Obama.
(For a full transcript of President Obama's speech click here.)
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