On Tuesday, January 24th, Barack Obama gave the 2012 State of the Union Address. The State of the Union Address is an annual address given by the President of the United States to the United State’s Congress. The address acts as an update on the condition of the nation and outlines the president’s legislative plan for the year. Every year there is a ”designated survivor.” This person does not attend the address in order to continue running the goverment in case of a catastrophic event.
This year Obama focused on education reform, rebuilding the US’s infrastructure, and creating new energy sources within the US. He specifically mentioned the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, accomplishments against the Taliban and Al-Queda (especially the death of Osama Bin Laden), and stated that the United States will “…stand for the rights and dignity of all human beings – men and women; Christians, Muslims, and Jews.”
To watch the entire address, click here.
