President Obama Delivers His First State of the Union Address. Part 1.

10:18 Obama acknowledges that his administration has had political setbacks; says "some of them were deserved." Obama says the "spirit of determination and optimism" is what keeps him fighting

10:17 On discord in politics: "Democracy in a nation of 300 million people can be noisy and messy and complicated. And when you try to do big things and make big changes, it stirs passions and controversy"

10:13 Obama says he will work with Congress and the military to repeal "the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are"

Earlier: Obama to call for 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

10:08 Obama says the threat of nuclear weapons is "perhaps the greatest danger to the American people"

10:06 Obama details the challenges in Afghanistan: "There will be difficult days ahead. But I am confident we will succeed"

10:02 Obama mentions Massachusetts special election: "After last week, it is clear that campaign fever has come even earlier than usual. But we still need to govern." He calls out Republicans, saying, "just saying no to everything may be good short-term politics, but it's not leadership"

9:59 Obama calls on Congress to publish all earmark requests on a single Web site before there's a vote "so that the American people can see how their money is being spent"

9:57 Obama says Washington is facing a "deficit of trust," and calls for action on "both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue" to restore credibility

9:54 Obama announces he will establish a bipartisan deficit reduction commission by executive order

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[sarah lee]

yeah welcome the milatarey whos going to kill you

[avalon1istheword]

help save our house major united states militia and thank you to help safe the Constitution.

[James1985Smith]

he kinda looks like osama had a face lift lol

[PatriotWatchUSA]

because he knew by than he would have to provide a birth certifiate

[batsy526]

witch is why he announced when he became the president of the u.s he announced he wouldnt run for a 2nd term >.>

[PatriotWatchUSA]

Is this great he is gonna freeze spending in 2011. You know why? Becuase he is gonna lose the majority in November. You just watch. He will cram down everything he can in the next 10 months. he called out his own party tonight. Trade your vote for your seat. "it's for the people" he says. Another sad day for America