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President Barack Obama tried to use a wide-ranging speech Thursday to reset the narrative on a counterterrorism record that has been a political thorn in the White House’s side in recent months.
“They agreed that they would work with us to ‘schedule votes on nominees in a timely matter except in extraordinary circumstances.’
The title of the congressman’s speech, according to a transcript provided by his office: Building a Coalition for Life.
The title of the congressman’s speech, according to a transcript provided by his office: Building a Coalition for Life.
Three freshmen Republican senators actually made what might be considered their “maiden speech” on the Senate floor during the filibuster proceedings. Perhaps they could be called “maiden questions.”
Below is the text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery. Mr. Speaker, Mr.
“The president missed an opportunity to point out where we can find common ground,” Portman continued.
“I’m looking forward to reviewing the proposals the president is announcing today,” and “of course the Judiciary Committee will consider those proposals as we begin what will be the first of several