State of the Union - Message from Rep. Pelosi

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State of the Union

As President Bush begins his second term, it is fitting that Democrats take stock of where our nation stands, where we are headed, and the challenges we face. We are ready to work with Republicans to find common ground where we can, and to stand our ground where we cannot. Democrats are fighting to restore fiscal responsibility and hold those in power responsible for their actions. We must promote opportunity for all, not just for some.

As we enter the 109th Congress, we will not abandon key values that build a strong and secure middle class: national security, prosperity, community, fairness, accountability and opportunity. On every issue our nation faces, it is our responsibility to ensure that the policies we pursue are consistent with the values we cherish. Learn more about our values.

Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid reaffirmed their faith in these important values during their pre-buttal to the State of the Union Address. Leader Pelosi focused on domestic issues during her address and emphasized that social security is meant to ensure that the prospect of retirement is not met with the specter of poverty. At a time when Social Security is under attack, we must not abandon our parents and loved ones. Click here to watch highlights of Leader Pelosi's speech.

Please tune in Wednesday evening to watch the Democratic response to the State of the Union Address. You will also be able to view the response on our website, www.HouseDemocrats.gov.

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1. Go Nancy and go Harry !!!!!!!!!!! Fight the good fight and win in the end

We have your back.

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2. Glad to see them on standing up.

The social security issue is going to be THE issue for 2005, perhaps more so than the WOT. Our defense of it will be the first step we can take toward recovering the ground we lost in the last election, and I hope Pelosi/Reid fight this one vigorously.

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3. "Please tune in Wednesday evening to watch the Democratic response ..."

Did anyone see this? It was high in intellectual content, but lacked force and conviction. I like Pelosi, but Reid is too "down home". We should have chosen Biden or Feingold. Oh well.