Speed of Life

https://t.co/U53AQ72wHI via @GIPHY pic.twitter.com/FLxJZ763Bq — errigalgold (@errigalgold) February 5, 2020 Last night @realDonaldTrump came before Congress and the American people and made up a series of lies. That was unbecoming, violated tradition & was offensive. And right now the Administration is still suing to eliminate coverage for pre-existing conditions. #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/nXE1sFk2bc — Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) February 5, 2020 What we teach in resistance courses -- real resistance, not hashtag resistance -- is that calibrated acts of defiance build moral for the populace, and have a vital psychological value. Pelosi. Romney. Acts of defiance. — Molly McKew (@MollyMcKew) February 5, 2020

State of the Union 2012 President Barack Obama - January 2012 (Full Text) Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought – and several thousand gave their lives. We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world. For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. Most of al Qaeda’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban’s momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home. These achievements are a testament to the courage, selflessness, and teamwork of America’s Armed Forces.  ...

Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by congratulating the men and women of the 112th Congress, as well as your new Speaker, John Boehner. 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. It's no secret that those of us here tonight have had our differences over the last two years. The debates have been contentious; we have fought fiercely for our beliefs. And that's a good thing. That's what a robust democracy demands. That's what helps set us apart as a nation. But there's a reason the tragedy in Tucson gave us pause. 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 ...