please forgive me- after 45 min- has he mentioned wars?

[w8liftinglady]

i missed it if he has.
i can't listen any more.

[El Supremo]

1. Fuck no

[Renew Deal]

2. He only uses the word war four times and terror two times.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x272654

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Or poverty and homelessness?

[bobbolink]

15. !

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

22. !!

re-:hug:

[MichiganVote]

4. Its an unmentionable, like the rest of the Congressional underwear

[undeterred]

5. We're spending too much money on poor people

and technology made the jobs go away.

:banghead:

[gateley]

6. Sadly, no. nt

[Autumn]

7. No. One would think they don't exist

I lost interest at cutting corporate taxes in a way it won't add to the deficit.

[JohnnyLib2]

8. Sorry, friend. We have to keep making noise......

:pals:

[somone]

9. There is no war

Nothing but peace and prosperity

[rug]

10. Oh, it's coming.

And so we must defeat determined enemies wherever they are, and build coalitions that cut across lines of region and race and religion. America’s moral example must always shine for all who yearn for freedom, justice, and dignity. And because we have begun this work, tonight we can say that American leadership has been renewed and America’s standing has been restored.

Look to Iraq, where nearly 100,000 of our brave men and women have left with their heads held high; where American combat patrols have ended; violence has come down; and a new government has been formed. This year, our civilians will forge a lasting partnership with the Iraqi people, while we finish the job of bringing our troops out of Iraq. America’s commitment has been kept; the Iraq War is coming to an end.

Of course, as we speak, al Qaeda and their affiliates continue to plan attacks against us. Thanks to our intelligence and law enforcement professionals, we are disrupting plots and securing our cities and skies. And as extremists try to inspire acts of violence within our borders, we are responding with the strength of our communities, with respect for the rule of law, and with the conviction that American Muslims are a part of our American family.

We have also taken the fight to al Qaeda and their allies abroad. In Afghanistan, our troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan Security Forces. Our purpose is clear – by preventing the Taliban from reestablishing a stranglehold over the Afghan people, we will deny al Qaeda the safe-haven that served as a launching pad for 9/11.

Thanks to our heroic troops and civilians, fewer Afghans are under the control of the insurgency. There will be tough fighting ahead, and the Afghan government will need to deliver better governance. But we are strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them. This year, we will work with nearly 50 countries to begin a transition to an Afghan lead. And this July, we will begin to bring our troops home.

In Pakistan, al Qaeda’s leadership is under more pressure than at any point since 2001. Their leaders and operatives are being removed from the battlefield. Their safe-havens are shrinking. And we have sent a message from the Afghan border to the Arabian Peninsula to all parts of the globe: we will not relent, we will not waver, and we will defeat you.

[somone]

13. a.k.a. Gotta fight them over there so we don't have to fight them over here...

[Divine Discontent]

11. "the Iraq war is coming to an end" "we're disrupting plots & securing our cities & skies"

"with respect to the rule of law, and with respect that American Muslims are a part of our American family".

"in Afghanistan", "our purpose is clear", "we are strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people", "this July we will begin to bring our troops home".

[Divine Discontent]

14. also discussing START treaty, reduction of nuclear weapons, tougher sanctions on Iran, standing with

S. Korea to continue demanding N. Korea leave their pursuit of nuclear weapons.

[w8liftinglady]

16. no mention of 250K private contractors in iraq/Afghanistan?

Any mention of veteran care?
We are leaving Afghanistan in July!...after 10 years.

I'll believe it when I see it.


No mention of cutting defense spending either,I'll bet.

[MadBadger]

19. We know you didnt fucking watch the speech, mmkay? He did mention cutting of defense spending

Just go read the damn thing and stop being a negative nancy about things you know jack shit about..mmkay?

[w8liftinglady]

21. Thank you for your support. here are the words regarding the wars.

the ones we have been in for over a decade,eating up 57% of our budget. http://costofwar.com/en/

"That's the work we began last year. Since the day I took office, we've renewed our focus on the terrorists who threaten our nation. We've made substantial investments in our homeland security and disrupted plots that threatened to take American lives. We are filling unacceptable gaps revealed by the failed Christmas attack, with better airline security and swifter action on our intelligence. We've prohibited torture and strengthened partnerships from the Pacific to South Asia to the Arabian Peninsula. And in the last year, hundreds of al Qaeda's fighters and affiliates, including many senior leaders, have been captured or killed -- far more than in 2008.

And in Afghanistan, we're increasing our troops and training Afghan security forces so they can begin to take the lead in July of 2011, and our troops can begin to come home. (Applause.) We will reward good governance, work to reduce corruption, and support the rights of all Afghans -- men and women alike. (Applause.) We're joined by allies and partners who have increased their own commitments, and who will come together tomorrow in London to reaffirm our common purpose. There will be difficult days ahead. But I am absolutely confident we will succeed.

As we take the fight to al Qaeda, we are responsibly leaving Iraq to its people. As a candidate, I promised that I would end this war, and that is what I am doing as President. We will have all of our combat troops out of Iraq by the end of this August. (Applause.) We will support the Iraqi government -- we will support the Iraqi government as they hold elections, and we will continue to partner with the Iraqi people to promote regional peace and prosperity. But make no mistake: This war is ending, and all of our troops are coming home. (Applause.)

Tonight, all of our men and women in uniform -- in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and around the world –- they have to know that we -- that they have our respect, our gratitude, our full support. And just as they must have the resources they need in war, we all have a responsibility to support them when they come home. (Applause.) That's why we made the largest increase in investments for veterans in decades -- last year. (Applause.) That's why we're building a 21st century VA. And that's why Michelle has joined with Jill Biden to forge a national commitment to support military families. (Applause.)"

As always,i appreciate the positive support from my fellow duers.
thread locked,as far as I'm concerned.

[Divine Discontent]

20. mentioned 10's of billions being cut according to Pentagon saying they offer those cuts gladly,

also mentioned support of troops, "care & benefits they've earned", "troops come from every corner of this country", and said they're of all types of colors, religion and sexuality, and said therefore, college campuses should open doors to recruiters. I didn't see Boehner applaud like the majority in the crowd did when he mentioned no more blocking of Gays in military.


The offering of cuts by the military generals is nice and all, but the president needs to push for more, and the 1/4 million contractors over in Iraq is rather ridiculous.

[elleng]

12. After 50 minutes.

[MadBadger]

17. Yes

[spanone]

18. yes