OCR Text |
Show RETAONTROSTe DAILY Wednesday, February 1, 2006 HERALD THE STATE OF THE UNION What ‘Utahns said of speech Quin Monson BYUpolitical scienceprofessor “| wasstruck that he spent mostof the speech talking aboutterrorism and the warin Iraq and those types of issues. ... “I guess that's _ Excerpts from President Bush’s address THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “In this decisive year, you andI will makechoices that determine both the future and the character of our country. Wewill chooseto act confidently in pursuing the enemies of freedom or retreat from our duties in the hope of an easier nieaetoca by leading the world economy or shut ourselves off from trade andopity. In a complex and challenging time,the roadofisolationism and protectionism may seem broadandinviting, yetit ends in danger and decline. only wayto protect our people, the only way to secure the peace, the only way to controlour destiny is by our leadership. So the United States of America will continueto lead.” ° “Abroad,our nation is committed to Online , The full text of the State of the Union, www.heraldextra.com. litical freedom and peaceful change.” “To overcome dangers in our world, wemust also takethe offensiveby en- ambitious people, and weare going to eateign “America ie aiietee $0 5 Wah often it ed from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addition is trough technology,” an historic, long-term goal — we seek the end of tyranny in our world. The future security of America depends on it.” “Ina time oftesting, we cannot find security by abandoning our commitmentsandretreating within our borders. If we weretoleavethese vicious attackers alone, they would not leaveus alone. They would simply movethe battlefield , to our own shores.... Ultimately, the only way to defeat the terrorists is to defeat their dark vision of hatred and fear by offering the hopeful alternative of po- “Here at home, America also has a great : We will build the Prosperity ofour country by:sees ening our world. ... The American Sains pre-eminent, but we cannot afford to be complacent. In a dynamic world econo- my, weare seeing new competitors like “We must continueto lead the world in human talent andcreativity. Our greatest advantagein the worldhas always been our educated, hardworking, “Our government has a to help prarbeat care for ths pace andtheeldersoewe acepeg tint , We respensthY Trace oats strengthen the doctor-patient relationship and help peoplealfor ford the insurance coveragethey need. “Our greatness is not measured in poweror luxuries, but by who weare and how wetreat one another. So we strive to beaST decent, hopeful society. . not surprising given that’s wherehisstrengths have always been.” Bush “| guess he also senses Continuedfrom Al someslagging support in the country for the war in Iraq," which explains whyheis reaching out to erroneous grounds that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. “Hindsight aloneis not wisdom,” Bushsaid.“And second- Americansfor their support, hesaid. guessingis not a strategy.” | | Myla Dutton | Executive director, ‘Community Action Services in Provo | “It is wonderful to see that, as a community person,to seeit working," she said, adding “it” means the governmentacknowledging the nation’s presentchallenges and the presidentcalling for bipartisan support. “Wedo have somestrug- gleslocally and | know that the president recognizes that. We've seen more working families coming to us ... concerned about In an unscripted moment,antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, the motherofa fallen soldier in ites was takeninto custody by police in the House gallery just before Bushspoketoa joint session of ‘ess. She was escorted from the visitors gallery after she caused a disruption, a Capitol Police official said. Bushdeclared that“the state of our union is strong” despite Americans’ anxieties about the war in Iraq, the economy and soaring energy costs. Oil prices are inching toward $70a barrel, throwing a cloud over the economyand pinching Americans’ pocketbooks. Bushcalled for increased federal researchinto alternative fuels such as ethanol made from weeds or wood chips instead of corn. Virginia Gov. Timothy M. paying the heatingbill, concerned about health care." Rep.Jim Matheson “That really resonated with me personally,” on thepresident'scall for bi-partisan support and efforts. Mathesonsaid thenation's dependenceonforeign energy sources can be decreased through technological advancement. “Lam very happythat the presidentis acknowledging what I've been pushing for a long time. One of thecritical ways you get thereis with funding for research. | was actually re- ally happy to hearthatin the speech.” — Compiled by Herald reporter Katie Ashton Kaine, chosento deliver the response for the Democrats, scolded Bush on the soaring nationaldebt, the frustrated effort to rebuild the hurricane-battered Gulf Coast, Medicaid cuts and otherissues. On Iraq, Kaine said that Americans were given “inaccurate information about the reasons for invading” and that troops weregiven body armorthat was inadequate. “The federal government should serve the American people,” the newly elected governorsaid. “But that mission is frustrated by this administration’s poor choices and bad management. Changing guard Bush's address came amid a changing ofthe guardelsewhere in Washington. Conservative judge SamuelAlito was swornin as a new Supreme Court justice, replacing Sandra Day O'Connor, who has been a moderate swing vote. The Senatealso confirmed Ben Bernanketo be chairmanof the Federal Reserve, replacing Alan Greenspan after 18 1/2 years in the influential job. Alito was in the House chamber, alongside new Chief Justice PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/Associated Press President Bush delivers the State of the Unionto a joint session of Congress while Vice President Dick Cheney,left, and House Speaker Dennis Hastert watch at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday in Washington. John Roberts, another Bush nominee, andJustices Stephen Breyer and Clarence Thomas. The president was applauded 58 times in a speech that ran slight- rating is in the anemic high 30s to low 40s. Health careis a priority for both parties, particularly since nearly 46 million Americans lack insurance. Democrats say thatin 2005 alone, the number of uninsured grew by nearly a jon. “Keeping American competitive requires affordable health care,” the presidentsaid. Bush proposed greater tax benefits for health saving accounts,the high-deductible health care plan that allows people to contribute money taxfree to 401(k)-like health savingsplans, as a way to expand their use. Hesaid lawmakers also must allow workersto take the coverage with them as they change ly more than 50-minutes. Facing budget deficits that may approachor exceed $400 billion this year, Bush had no room for expensive, new initiatives. But Bushdid call for greater public spending on basic science research and more money for math and science education. Heproposed an initiative to train 70,000 high school teachers to lead advanced-placement courses in math and science. In addition, he urged bringing 30,000 math and science professionals into the classrooms to teach. “Weneed to encouragechildren to take more math and science and makesure those courses are rigorous enough to compete with other nations,” the presidentsaid. ManyRepublicans cheered Bush when he defended his program ofsurveillance in the United States without warrants to combatterrorism. “This terrorist surveillance program has helped prevent Tough year terrorist attacks,” the president Bush wentbefore the nation after the toughest year ofhis administration. His job approval said. Ashe has in every State of the Union address to some ex- tent, Bush said the United States must curbits reliance on foreign oil imports. | Hecalled for more research onbatteries for hybrid and electric cars and work on alternative fuels. “Our goal is to make this new kind of ethanolpractical and competitive within six years,” the president said. “Breakthroughs on this and other new technologies will help us reach another great goal: to replace morethan 75 percent of our oil imports from the Middle East by 2025. Bushdivided his address betweenproblems at home and abroad. Withthe war in Iraq about to enterits fourth year and more than 2,240 American troops killed, Bush said the nation must not falter in what he called the central frontin the war on terror. Bushdid not offer any timetable for bringing American troops homefrom Iraq. There are about 138,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, down from about 160,000 atthe time of the Janu- ary elections. Despite recent elections in Iraq, Lebanon andthe Palestinian territories that have given rise to religious-based parties with views sometimes hostile to the West, Bush pressed Saudi Arabia and Egypt — longtime allies that Washington is loath to challenge too aggressively — to provide greater freedoms to their citizens. He urged Hamas to “recognizeIsrael, disarm, rej a and workfor lasting PeBush said the United States andits allies were united in insisting that Iran not develop nuclear weapons. directly to the Iranian people, Bush looked towarda different future for their country and said the United States “hopes one dayto be the closest of friends with a free and democratic Iran.” The president renewed his oft-stated goal for Congress to make permanent the tax cuts enacted his “If we do nothing, ‘American families will face a massive tax increase they Alito wins Supreme Court confirmation David Espo tion and laws and does not legislate from the bench.” “It is a seat that is reserved for few but that impacts millions,” said Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist moments before the Senatesealed Alito’s place in history as the nation's THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Judge SamuelAlito is now 110th justice. jcoal trocar tha ion a oa Italian ee ee milestone in President Bush’ céerpnign to give the hiticlery « more conservative cast. Alito, 55 and a veteran of 15 years on the court, watched on television alongside Bush at the White House as the Senate voted. He was sworn in about an hour later in a low-key ceremony at the Supreme Court acrossthe street from PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS Associated Press President Bush greets newly appointed Supreme Court Justice SamuelAlito, right, as he makes his way into the House chamberto deliver his annual State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress in Washington on Tuesday. SALe Install an Energy Efficient Furnace Today! Starting Mnsag at INSTALLED! Jaws D> Air Condisoning Turn to the Experts Republicansxorand except Sen. Chafee of Rhode Island voted for him. Only four of 44 judg strictly interprets the Constitu- All. ch camera ait} NTS from DIGITAL aE a WATERPROOF f ETTER IMAGE QUALITY om zy a eer ame Democrats voted in favor of confirmation, the lowest total in modernhistory for an opposition party. “Thereis no consensus that he will allow the court to perform its vital role in continuing the march of progress toward justice and equal said Sen. Edward M.K leader in a final attempt tode-" rail the nomination that exposed Democraticdivisions instead. Roberts was confirmed by a far wider margin, 78-22, late last a replacing the late William H. Rehnquist. Republicans were unanimous 5voting for Roberts, and mocrats had ev 22 in favor and 22 aeert oC Roberts was viewed by Democrats as one conservative replacing another, By contrast, Alito is seen by Democrats and outside groups aligned with them as a Reagan- era conservative replacement for a moderate justice whose ae kept the court cener ‘The tonservative Family Research Council said it welcomed activism rallied voters across cn mem oe aney Apa from placing Roberts and Alito on the Supreme Court, the Senate has confirmed Bush fees to ae 179 total seats on the fed- th Snotvergepo cal meltdow: sateeneke SipeCtath of oat wes); AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL- DENTAL TECHNO LOGY Health Career Training From Utah’s Premier Health Career College Swamericaninstitute.edu 1-800-377-2907 Provoana Draper, ut campuses |