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roofer
After September 11th, they volunteered their best
roofers to help repair the Pentagon.
top-down
You see, we know what’s possible for our children when reform isn’t just a
top-down mandate, but the work of local teachers and principals; school boards and communities.
bulldoze
If the central government wants a railroad, they get a railroad – no matter how many homes are
bulldozed.
one percent
For less than
one percent of what we spend on education each year, it has led over 40 states to raise their standards for teaching and learning.
Arabian Peninsula
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.
research lab
And let’s stop expelling talented, responsible young people who can staff our
research labs, start new businesses, and further enrich this nation.
highway system
America is the nation that built the transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, and constructed the interstate
highway system.
information age
We live and do business in the
information age, but the last major reorganization of the government happened in the age of black and white TV. There are twelve different agencies that deal with exports.
research facility
Just recently, China became home to the world’s largest private solar
research facility, and the world’s fastest computer.
information technology
We’ll invest in biomedical research,
information technology, and especially clean energy technology – an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people.
revitalizing
Because people need to be able to train for new jobs and careers in today’s fast-changing economy, we are also
revitalizing America’s community colleges.
naysayer
Remember – for all the hits we’ve taken these last few years, for all the
naysayers predicting our decline, America still has the largest, most prosperous economy in the world.
biomedical
We’ll invest in
biomedical research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology – an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people.
interstate highway
America is the nation that built the transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, and constructed the
interstate highway system.
innovate
We need to out-
innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.
construction industry
Over the last two years, we have begun rebuilding for the 21st century, a project that has meant thousands of good jobs for the hard-hit
construction industry.
firefighter
It’s about a
firefighter who can download the design of a burning building onto a handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital textbook; or a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
federal office
We’re selling acres of
federal office space that hasn’t been used in years, and we will cut through red tape to get rid of more.
stand pat
Sustaining the American Dream has never been about
standing pat.
launching pad
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.
stranglehold
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.
undocumented
Some are the children of
undocumented workers, who had nothing to do with the actions of their parents.
crystal clear
The bipartisan Fiscal Commission I created last year made this
crystal clear.
biotechnology
And she told me she’s earning her degree in
biotechnology now, at 55 years old, not just because the furniture jobs are gone, but because she wants to inspire her children to pursue their dreams too.
train station
They came from businesses that opened near a town’s new
train station or the new off-ramp.
medical record
Veterans can now download their electronic
medical records with a click of the mouse.
supercomputer
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, they’re using
supercomputers to get a lot more power out of our nuclear facilities.
revitalized
With our European allies, we
revitalized NATO, and increased our cooperation on everything from counter-terrorism to missile defense.
ROTC
And with that change, I call on all of our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and the
ROTC.
cutting-edge
But because it’s not always profitable for companies to invest in basic research, throughout history our government has provided
cutting-edge scientists and inventors with the support that they need.
revitalize
Because people need to be able to train for new jobs and careers in today’s fast-changing economy, we are also
revitalizing America’s community colleges.
enshrine
We may have differences in policy, but we all believe in the rights
enshrined in our Constitution.
public debate
Amid all the noise and passions and rancor of our
public debate, Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater – something more consequential than party or political preference.
uninsured
As we speak, this law is making prescription drugs cheaper for seniors and giving
uninsured students a chance to stay on their parents’ coverage.
handheld
It’s about a firefighter who can download the design of a burning building onto a
handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital textbook; or a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
around the clock
And so he designed a rescue that would come to be known as Plan B. His employees worked
around the clock to manufacture the necessary drilling equipment.
community college
Because people need to be able to train for new jobs and careers in today’s fast-changing economy, we are also revitalizing America’s
community colleges.
launch pad
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.
storefront
I’ve seen it in the shuttered windows of once booming factories, and the vacant
storefronts of once busy Main Streets.
prescription drug
As we speak, this law is making
prescription drugs cheaper for seniors and giving uninsured students a chance to stay on their parents’ coverage.
saltwater
Then there’s my favorite example: the Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they’re in fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles them in when they’re in
saltwater.
commonsense
But I will not hesitate to create or enforce
commonsense safeguards to protect the American people.
pre-existing
What I’m not willing to do is go back to the days when insurance companies could deny someone coverage because of a
pre-existing condition.
quality of life
By the jobs they can find and the
quality of life those jobs offer.
underway
As we speak, routes in California and the Midwest are already
underway.
American Dream
Sustaining the
American Dream has never been about standing pat.
elected official
Because you deserve to know when your
elected officials are meeting with lobbyists, I ask Congress to do what the White House has already done: put that information online.
fly high
It may feel like you’re
flying high at first, but it won’t take long before you’ll feel the impact.
consequential
Amid all the noise and passions and rancor of our public debate, Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater – something more
consequential than party or political preference.
reset
We have
reset our relationship with Russia, strengthened Asian alliances, and built new partnerships with nations like India.
yardstick
But we have never measured progress by these
yardsticks alone.
face-to-face
It’s about a firefighter who can download the design of a burning building onto a handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital textbook; or a patient who can have
face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
renewable
Already, we are seeing the promise of
renewable energy.
instill
It’s family that first
instills the love of learning in a child.
memorize
It’s why our students don’t just
memorize equations, but answer questions like “What do you think of that idea?
Native American
Our troops come from every corner of this country – they are black, white, Latino, Asian and
Native American.
principled
Now is the time for both sides and both houses of Congress – Democrats and Republicans – to forge a
principled compromise that gets the job done.
reinvent
In Robert’s words, “We
reinvented ourselves.”
sustainable
That is not
sustainable.
redouble
Tonight, I’m proposing that we
redouble these efforts.
nonpartisan
Health insurance reform will slow these rising costs, which is part of why
nonpartisan economists have said that repealing the health care law would add a quarter of a trillion dollars to our deficit.
Interior Department
Then there’s my favorite example: the
Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they’re in fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles them in when they’re in saltwater.
playing field
Level the
playing field.
roofing
Robert and Gary Allen are brothers who run a small Michigan
roofing company.
divisive
It is time to leave behind the
divisive battles of the past.
GPS
That’s what helped make possible things like computer chips and
GPS. Just think of all the good jobs – from manufacturing to retail – that have come from those breakthroughs.
sputnik
Half a century ago, when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a satellite called
Sputnik¸ we had no idea how we’d beat them to the moon.
recruiter
And with that change, I call on all of our college campuses to open their doors to our military
recruiters and the ROTC.
rule of law
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.
aligned
No single wall separates East and West; no one rival superpower is
aligned against us.
subsidize
So instead of
subsidizing yesterday’s energy, let’s invest in tomorrow’s.
bookkeeping
We can start right now by correcting a flaw in the legislation that has placed an unnecessary
bookkeeping burden on small businesses.
malpractice
Still, I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical
malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits.
solid ground
To put us on
solid ground, we should also find a bipartisan solution to strengthen Social Security for future generations.
speed limit
It’s why we have
speed limits and child labor laws.
retiree
And we must do it without putting at risk current
retirees, the most vulnerable, or people with disabilities; without slashing benefits for future generations; and without subjecting Americans’ guaranteed retirement income to the whims of the stock market.
governance
There will be tough fighting ahead, and the Afghan government will need to deliver better
governance.
affordable
That’s why we’ve ended the unwarranted taxpayer subsidies that went to banks, and used the savings to make college
affordable for millions of students.
steel mill
Steel mills that once needed 1,000 workers can now do the same work with 100.
discretionary
This would reduce the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade, and will bring
discretionary spending to the lowest share of our economy since Dwight Eisenhower was president.
lightening
Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like
lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine.
launcher
Because Republicans and Democrats approved the New START Treaty, far fewer nuclear weapons and
launchers will be deployed.
hardworking
Already, we have frozen the salaries of
hardworking federal employees for the next two years.
baby boomer
And over the next ten years, with so many
Baby Boomers retiring from our classrooms, we want to prepare 100,000 new teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
tax break
And their conclusion is that the only way to tackle our deficit is to cut excessive spending wherever we find it – in domestic spending, defense spending, health care spending, and spending through
tax breaks and loopholes.
reorganize
In the coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to merge, consolidate, and
reorganize the federal government in a way that best serves the goal of a more competitive America.
graded
Meanwhile, when our own engineers
graded our nation’s infrastructure, they gave us a “D.” We have to do better.
shuttered
I’ve seen it in the
shuttered windows of once booming factories, and the vacant storefronts of once busy Main Streets.
overloaded
Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an
overloaded airplane by removing its engine.
expelling
And let’s stop
expelling talented, responsible young people who can staff our research labs, start new businesses, and further enrich this nation.
free enterprise
Our
free enterprise system is what drives innovation.
Commerce Department
Then there’s my favorite example: the Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they’re in fresh water, but the
Commerce Department handles them in when they’re in saltwater.
paycheck
Thanks to the tax cuts we passed, Americans’
paychecks are a little bigger today.
afghan
Thanks to our heroic troops and civilians, fewer
Afghans are under the control of the insurgency.
messy
And yet, as contentious and frustrating and
messy as our democracy can sometimes be, I know there isn’t a person here who would trade places with any other nation on Earth.
creativity
What we can do – what America does better than anyone – is spark the
creativity and imagination of our people.
reestablish
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.
tax rate
But all the rest are hit with one of the highest corporate
tax rates in the world.
Medicaid
This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like Medicare and
Medicaid, which are the single biggest contributor to our long-term deficit.
tax credit
And this year, I ask Congress to go further, and make permanent our tuition
tax credit – worth $10,000 for four years of college.
transcontinental
America is the nation that built the
transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, and constructed the interstate highway system.
get behind
We need to
get behind this innovation.
Latino
Our troops come from every corner of this country – they are black, white,
Latino, Asian and Native American.
contentious
The debates have been
contentious; we have fought fiercely for our beliefs.
health insurance
And it’s why we passed reform that finally prevents the
health insurance industry from exploiting patients.
rancor
Amid all the noise and passions and
rancor of our public debate, Tucson reminded us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater – something more consequential than party or political preference.
complicate
And I hear it gets even more
complicated once they’re smoked.
unwarranted
That’s why we’ve ended the
unwarranted taxpayer subsidies that went to banks, and used the savings to make college affordable for millions of students.
dwindle
I’ve heard it in the frustrations of Americans who’ve seen their paychecks
dwindle or their jobs disappear – proud men and women who feel like the rules have been changed in the middle of the game.
enlisting
Let us serve them as well as they have served us – by giving them the equipment they need; by providing them with the care and benefits they have earned; and by
enlisting our veterans in the great task of building our own nation.
deportation
They grew up as Americans and pledge allegiance to our flag, and yet live every day with the threat of
deportation.
align
No single wall separates East and West; no one rival superpower is
aligned against us.
shingles
Today, with the help of a government loan, that empty space is being used to manufacture solar
shingles that are being sold all across the country.
credit card
It’s why last year, we put in place consumer protections against hidden fees and penalties by
credit card companies, and new rules to prevent another financial crisis.
Tucson
But there’s a reason the tragedy in
Tucson gave us pause.
earmark
And because the American people deserve to know that special interests aren’t larding up legislation with pet projects, both parties in Congress should know this: if a bill comes to my desk with
earmarks inside, I will veto it.
homework
Only parents can make sure the TV is turned off and
homework gets done.
frustrating
And yet, as contentious and
frustrating and messy as our democracy can sometimes be, I know there isn’t a person here who would trade places with any other nation on Earth.
deploy
Within the next five years, we will make it possible for business to
deploy the next generation of high-speed wireless coverage to 98% of all Americans.
red tape
We’re selling acres of federal office space that hasn’t been used in years, and we will cut through
red tape to get rid of more.
law enforcement
Thanks to our intelligence and
law enforcement professionals, we are disrupting plots and securing our cities and skies.
write off
Every business can
write off the full cost of the new investments they make this year.
driveway
We are the nation that put cars in
driveways and computers in offices; the nation of Edison and the Wright brothers; of Google and Facebook.
cut across
And so we must defeat determined enemies wherever they are, and build coalitions that
cut across lines of region and race and religion.
Google
We are the nation that put cars in driveways and computers in offices; the nation of Edison and the Wright brothers; of
Google and Facebook.
once and for all
Now, I strongly believe that we should take on,
once and for all, the issue of illegal immigration.
insurgency
Thanks to our heroic troops and civilians, fewer Afghans are under the control of the
insurgency.
meaningful
Race to the Top is the most
meaningful reform of our public schools in a generation.
reaffirm
Tonight, let us speak with one voice in
reaffirming that our nation is united in support of our troops and their families.
affiliate
Of course, as we speak, al Qaeda and their
affiliates continue to plan attacks against us.
frustrate
And yet, as contentious and
frustrating and messy as our democracy can sometimes be, I know there isn’t a person here who would trade places with any other nation on Earth.
security force
In Afghanistan, our troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan
Security Forces.
South Korean
South Korean homes now have greater internet access than we do.
bipartisan
The
bipartisan Fiscal Commission I created last year made this crystal clear.
high-speed
To attract new businesses to our shores, we need the fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information – from
high-speed rail to high-speed internet.
Scranton
That dream is why a working class kid from
Scranton can stand behind me.
overload
Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an
overloaded airplane by removing its engine.
infrastructure
Our
infrastructure used to be the best – but our lead has slipped.
proctor
One mother of two, a woman named Kathy
Proctor, had worked in the furniture industry since she was 18 years old.
specialize
Brandon started a company in Berlin, Pennsylvania that
specializes in a new kind of drilling technology.
wipe away
And after the first year of the school’s transformation, the principal who made it possible
wiped away tears when a student said “Thank you, Mrs. Waters, for showing… that we are smart and we can make it.”
Recent
Recent events have shown us that what sets us apart must not just be our power – it must be the purpose behind it.
Tunisia
We saw that same desire to be free in
Tunisia, where the will of the people proved more powerful than the writ of a dictator.
Chilean
One day last summer, he saw the news that halfway across the world, 33 men were trapped in a
Chilean mine, and no one knew how to save them.
rein in
Still, I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to
rein in frivolous lawsuits.
get even
And I hear it
gets even more complicated once they’re smoked.
take root
At stake is whether new jobs and industries
take root in this country, or somewhere else.
unleash
But after investing in better research and education, we didn’t just surpass the Soviets; we
unleashed a wave of innovation that created new industries and millions of new jobs.
thirty-seven
Thirty-seven days later, Plan B succeeded, and the miners were rescued.
download
It’s about a firefighter who can
download the design of a burning building onto a handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital textbook; or a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
consolidate
In the coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to merge,
consolidate, and reorganize the federal government in a way that best serves the goal of a more competitive America.
slashing
And we must do it without putting at risk current retirees, the most vulnerable, or people with disabilities; without
slashing benefits for future generations; and without subjecting Americans’ guaranteed retirement income to the whims of the stock market.
Secretary of Defense
The
Secretary of Defense has also agreed to cut tens of billions of dollars in spending that he and his generals believe our military can do without.
boomer
And over the next ten years, with so many Baby
Boomers retiring from our classrooms, we want to prepare 100,000 new teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
crumble
We will put more Americans to work repairing
crumbling roads and bridges.
school board
You see, we know what’s possible for our children when reform isn’t just a top-down mandate, but the work of local teachers and principals;
school boards and communities.
send a message
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.
diploma
But last May, 97% of the seniors received their
diploma.
innovative
That’s why instead of just pouring money into a system that’s not working, we launched a competition called Race to the Top. To all fifty states, we said, “If you show us the most
innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement, we’ll show you the money.”
higher education
To compete,
higher education must be within reach of every American.
superpower
No single wall separates East and West; no one rival
superpower is aligned against us.
special interest
And because the American people deserve to know that
special interests aren’t larding up legislation with pet projects, both parties in Congress should know this: if a bill comes to my desk with earmarks inside, I will veto it.
travel by
Within 25 years, our goal is to give 80% of Americans access to high-speed rail, which could allow you go places in half the time it takes to
travel by car.
Dwight Eisenhower
This would reduce the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade, and will bring discretionary spending to the lowest share of our economy since
Dwight Eisenhower was president.
usher in
Now, by itself, this simple recognition won’t
usher in a new era of cooperation.
merge
In the coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to
merge, consolidate, and reorganize the federal government in a way that best serves the goal of a more competitive America.
trillion
Health insurance reform will slow these rising costs, which is part of why nonpartisan economists have said that repealing the health care law would add a quarter of a
trillion dollars to our deficit.
main street
I’ve seen it in the shuttered windows of once booming factories, and the vacant storefronts of once busy
Main Streets.
disrupt
Thanks to our intelligence and law enforcement professionals, we are
disrupting plots and securing our cities and skies.
Waters
And after the first year of the school’s transformation, the principal who made it possible wiped away tears when a student said “Thank you, Mrs.
Waters, for showing… that we are smart and we can make it.”
entrepreneur
No country has more successful companies, or grants more patents to inventors and
entrepreneurs.
Sudan
In South
Sudan – with our assistance – the people were finally able to vote for independence after years of war.
textbook
It’s about a firefighter who can download the design of a burning building onto a handheld device; a student who can take classes with a digital
textbook; or a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.
loophole
Get rid of the
loopholes.
breakthrough
That’s what helped make possible things like computer chips and GPS. Just think of all the good jobs – from manufacturing to retail – that have come from those
breakthroughs.
ramp
They came from businesses that opened near a town’s new train station or the new off-
ramp.
El Salvador
This March, I will travel to Brazil, Chile, and
El Salvador to forge new alliances for progress in the Americas.
rebuilding
The third step in winning the future is
rebuilding America.
take office
Before I
took office, I made it clear that we would enforce our trade agreements, and that I would only sign deals that keep faith with American workers, and promote American jobs.
health care
Now, I’ve heard rumors that a few of you have some concerns about the new
health care law.
simplify
So tonight, I’m asking Democrats and Republicans to
simplify the system.
doubling
To help businesses sell more products abroad, we set a goal of
doubling our exports by 2014 – because the more we export, the more jobs we create at home.
natural gas
Others want nuclear, clean coal, and
natural gas.
relent
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.
math
And so they started educating their children earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on
math and science.
equation
It’s why our students don’t just memorize
equations, but answer questions like “What do you think of that idea?
mindful
And as we mark this occasion, we are also
mindful of the empty chair in this Chamber, and pray for the health of our colleague – and our friend – Gabby Giffords.
reorganization
We live and do business in the information age, but the last major
reorganization of the government happened in the age of black and white TV. There are twelve different agencies that deal with exports.
investing
They’re
investing in research and new technologies.
Midwest
As we speak, routes in California and the
Midwest are already underway.
poise
We are
poised for progress.
working class
That dream is why a
working class kid from Scranton can stand behind me.
punishing
It’s not a matter of
punishing their success.
Taliban
In Afghanistan, our troops have taken
Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan Security Forces.
lobbyist
Over the years, a parade of
lobbyists has rigged the tax code to benefit particular companies and industries.
North Korea
And on the Korean peninsula, we stand with our ally South Korea, and insist that
North Korea keeps its commitment to abandon nuclear weapons.
oil company
And to help pay for it, I’m asking Congress to eliminate the billions in taxpayer dollars we currently give to
oil companies.
accountant
Those with
accountants or lawyers to work the system can end up paying no taxes at all.
shingle
Today, with the help of a government loan, that empty space is being used to manufacture solar
shingles that are being sold all across the country.
insurance company
What I’m not willing to do is go back to the days when
insurance companies could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition.
Medicare
This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like
Medicare and Medicaid, which are the single biggest contributor to our long-term deficit.
lard
And because the American people deserve to know that special interests aren’t
larding up legislation with pet projects, both parties in Congress should know this: if a bill comes to my desk with earmarks inside, I will veto it.
United States of America
And tonight, let us be clear: the
United States of America stands with the people of Tunisia, and supports the democratic aspirations of all people.
young person
In fact, to every
young person listening tonight who’s contemplating their career choice: If you want to make a difference in the life of our nation; if you want to make a difference in the life of a child – become a teacher.
extremist
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.
cut through
We’re selling acres of federal office space that hasn’t been used in years, and we will
cut through red tape to get rid of more.
unused
But half of their factory went
unused, and the recession hit them hard.
disability
And we must do it without putting at risk current retirees, the most vulnerable, or people with
disabilities; without slashing benefits for future generations; and without subjecting Americans’ guaranteed retirement income to the whims of the stock market.
Colombia
That’s what we did with Korea, and that’s what I intend to do as we pursue agreements with Panama and
Colombia, and continue our Asia Pacific and global trade talks.
tuition
And this year, I ask Congress to go further, and make permanent our
tuition tax credit – worth $10,000 for four years of college.
knock down
But to help our companies compete, we also have to
knock down barriers that stand in the way of their success.
nuclear weapon
Because Republicans and Democrats approved the New START Treaty, far fewer
nuclear weapons and launchers will be deployed.
shaping
This is just a part of how we are
shaping a world that favors peace and prosperity.
stock market
Two years after the worst recession most of us have ever known, the
stock market has come roaring back.
South Korea
In
South Korea, teachers are known as “nation builders.”
rigged
Over the years, a parade of lobbyists has
rigged the tax code to benefit particular companies and industries.
Qaeda
Of course, as we speak, al
Qaeda and their affiliates continue to plan attacks against us.
tax cut
Thanks to the
tax cuts we passed, Americans’ paychecks are a little bigger today.
thriving
By the prospects of a small business owner who dreams of turning a good idea into a
thriving enterprise.
entity
There are at least five different
entities that deal with housing policy.
interstate
America is the nation that built the transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, and constructed the
interstate highway system.
NASA
NASA didn’t even exist.
across the country
Today, with the help of a government loan, that empty space is being used to manufacture solar shingles that are being sold all
across the country.
stay on
As we speak, this law is making prescription drugs cheaper for seniors and giving uninsured students a chance to
stay on their parents’ coverage.
locate
Three years ago, it was rated one of the worst schools in Colorado;
located on turf between two rival gangs.
drilling
Brandon started a company in Berlin, Pennsylvania that specializes in a new kind of
drilling technology.
hand out
We’re not just
handing out money.
frustration
I’ve heard it in the
frustrations of Americans who’ve seen their paychecks dwindle or their jobs disappear – proud men and women who feel like the rules have been changed in the middle of the game.
cut to
I’ve proposed
cuts to things I care deeply about, like community action programs.
turn off
Only parents can make sure the TV is
turned off and homework gets done.
Afghan
In Afghanistan, our troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained
Afghan Security Forces.
preside
That dream is why someone who began by sweeping the floors of his father’s Cincinnati bar can
preside as Speaker of the House in the greatest nation on Earth.
discourage
But this shouldn’t
discourage us.
lab
And let’s stop expelling talented, responsible young people who can staff our research
labs, start new businesses, and further enrich this nation.
fresh water
Then there’s my favorite example: the Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they’re in
fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles them in when they’re in saltwater.
website
Because you deserve to know exactly how and where your tax dollars are being spent, you will be able to go to a
website and get that information for the very first time in history.
educate
And so they started
educating their children earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math and science.
Social Security
To put us on solid ground, we should also find a bipartisan solution to strengthen
Social Security for future generations.
talented
And let’s stop expelling
talented, responsible young people who can staff our research labs, start new businesses, and further enrich this nation.
strengthening
But we are
strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them.
classroom
That responsibility begins not in our
classrooms, but in our homes and communities.
Salvador
This March, I will travel to Brazil, Chile, and El
Salvador to forge new alliances for progress in the Americas.
flexible
And Race to the Top should be the approach we follow this year as we replace No Child Left Behind with a law that is more
flexible and focused on what’s best for our kids.
booming
I’ve seen it in the shuttered windows of once
booming factories, and the vacant storefronts of once busy Main Streets.
trapped
One day last summer, he saw the news that halfway across the world, 33 men were
trapped in a Chilean mine, and no one knew how to save them.
fastest
Just recently, China became home to the world’s largest private solar research facility, and the world’s
fastest computer.
launching
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.
contributor
This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which are the single biggest
contributor to our long-term deficit.
line up
Thousands
lined up before dawn.
black and white
We live and do business in the information age, but the last major reorganization of the government happened in the age of
black and white TV. There are twelve different agencies that deal with exports.
lag
The quality of our math and science education
lags behind many other nations.
Chile
This March, I will travel to Brazil,
Chile, and El Salvador to forge new alliances for progress in the Americas.
focused
And Race to the Top should be the approach we follow this year as we replace No Child Left Behind with a law that is more flexible and
focused on what’s best for our kids.
pretty much
You didn’t always need a degree, and your competition was
pretty much limited to your neighbors.
lawsuit
Still, I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous
lawsuits.
wireless
Within the next five years, we will make it possible for business to deploy the next generation of high-speed
wireless coverage to 98% of all Americans.
gut
Cutting the deficit by
gutting our investments in innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by removing its engine.
Edison
We are the nation that put cars in driveways and computers in offices; the nation of
Edison and the Wright brothers; of Google and Facebook.
frivolous
Still, I’m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to rein in
frivolous lawsuits.
at stake
At stake right now is not who wins the next election – after all, we just had an election.
digital
It’s about connecting every part of America to the
digital age.
chips
That’s what helped make possible things like computer
chips and GPS. Just think of all the good jobs – from manufacturing to retail – that have come from those breakthroughs.
poised
We are
poised for progress.
halfway
One day last summer, he saw the news that
halfway across the world, 33 men were trapped in a Chilean mine, and no one knew how to save them.
long-term
This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which are the single biggest contributor to our
long-term deficit.
mandate
You see, we know what’s possible for our children when reform isn’t just a top-down
mandate, but the work of local teachers and principals; school boards and communities.
taxpayer
And to help pay for it, I’m asking Congress to eliminate the billions in
taxpayer dollars we currently give to oil companies.
tech
Last month, I saw the promise of these schools at Forsyth
Tech in North Carolina.
vulnerable
But let’s make sure that we’re not doing it on the backs of our most
vulnerable citizens.
eliminate
And to help pay for it, I’m asking Congress to
eliminate the billions in taxpayer dollars we currently give to oil companies.
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