You didn't miss much. Click
here to go to his 2003 speech, much of which he said again. Here are a few statements from that 2003 speech (Obviously, all talk and no action):
" Our second goal is high quality, affordable health care for all Americans."
Ditto for 2007
"A single chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen generates energy, which can be used to power a car -- producing only water, not exhaust fumes. With a new national commitment, our scientists and engineers will overcome obstacles to taking these cars from laboratory to showroom, so that the first car driven by a child born today could be powered by hydrogen, and pollution-free. (Applause.)"
In tonight's speech, Bush said the that we need alternative fuel sources.
"Join me in this important innovation to make our air significantly cleaner, and our country much less dependent on foreign sources of energy. (Applause.)"
Ditto for tonight's speech.
" I ask the Congress to commit $15 billion over the next five years, including nearly $10 billion in new money, to turn the tide against AIDS in the most afflicted nations of Africa and the Caribbean. (Applause.)"
This year he is committed to sending something like $1.2 Billion to Africa to help people with Malaria. What is up with Bush and the continent of Africa?
"The best way to address the deficit and move toward a balanced budget is to encourage economic growth, and to show some spending discipline in Washington, D.C. (Applause.)"
Ditto again for this year.
etc
Or, if you want to bore yourself even more, you can
go here to see the webcast of the 2007 speech from tonight. ;-)
If you want the summary of his initiatives,
here is a quick glance, with details in links.
I am not sure just how serious I will take the remainder of this speech.
