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We will pregame President Biden’s speech, then watch the speech together, then talk about the speech and analyze the analysis happening on TV and on social media, then watch Senator Britt’s response, and then postgame the whole thing together.
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See below for the pre-released excerpts from the address of the president and the response of Senator Britt.
And see you soon.
Mark
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2024
Excerpts from President Biden’s State of the Union Address as Prepared for Delivery
In its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court majority wrote “Women are not without electoral or political power.” No kidding. Clearly those bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade have no clue about the power of women in America. But they found out when reproductive freedom was on the ballot and won in 2022, 2023, and they will find out again in 2024. If Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose I promise you: I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again.
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I came to office determined to get us through one of the toughest periods in our nation’s history. And we have. It doesn’t make the news, but in thousands of cities and towns the American people are writing the greatest comeback story never told. So let’s tell that story here and now. America’s comeback is building a future of American possibilities, building an economy from the middle out and the bottom up – not the top down, investing in all of America – in all Americans – to make sure everyone has a fair shot and we leave no one behind.
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My lifetime has taught me to embrace freedom and democracy. A future based on the core values that have defined America: honesty, decency, dignity, equality. To respect everyone. To give everyone a fair shot. To give hate no safe harbor. Now some other people my age see a different story: an American story of resentment, revenge, and retribution. That’s not me.
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EXCERPTS FROM THE RESPONSE: Senator Katie Britt Will Deliver Republican Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, DC - Tonight, Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union. Below are excerpts from the Address:
"The country we know and love seems to be slipping away. It feels like the next generation will have fewer opportunities - and less freedom - than we did. I worry my own children may not even get a shot at living their American Dreams."
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"The true, unvarnished State of our Union begins and ends with this: Our families are hurting. Our country can do better."
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"President Biden inherited the most secure border of all-time. But minutes after taking office, he suspended all deportations, halted construction of the border wall, and announced a plan to give amnesty to millions. We know that President Biden didn't just create this border crisis. He invited it with 94 executive actions in his first 100 days. ... President Biden's border crisis is a disgrace. It's despicable. And it's almost entirely preventable."
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"Hardworking families are struggling to make ends meet today. And with soaring mortgage rates and sky-high childcare costs, they're also struggling to plan for tomorrow. The American people are scraping by while the President proudly proclaims Bidenomics is working! Bless his heart. We know better."
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"For years, the left has coddled criminals and defunded the police - all while letting repeat offenders walk free. The result is tragic but foreseeable-from our small towns to America's most iconic city streets, life is getting more and more dangerous."
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"Where I'm from, your word is your bond. But for three years, this President has demonstrated that America's word doesn't mean what it used to. From abandoning allies in his disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan... to desperately pushing another dangerous deal with Iran, President Biden has failed. We've become a nation in retreat. And the enemies of freedom see an opportunity."
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"Right now, our Commander in Chief is not in command. The free world deserves better than a dithering and diminished leader. America deserves leaders who recognize that secure borders, stable prices, safe streets, and a strong defense are the cornerstones of a great nation."
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"There is no doubt we're at a crossroads. We all feel it. But here's the good news: we the People are still in the driver's seat. We get to decide whether our future will grow brighter, or whether we settle for an America in decline. Well, I know which choice our children deserve - and the choice the Republican Party is fighting for."