White House: 2003 State of the Union (Text Only)

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America faces major challenges at home and abroad. The President believes we cannot ignore these challenges or pass along our problems to future generations. We must confront them squarely with actions equal to the demands we face. In his State of the Union, the President will propose bold steps to answer these challenges—confident that America will meet these tests.

Live webcast: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 9 p.m. Eastern.

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Rod Paige
Secretary of Education

Don Evans
Secretary of Commerce

Jim Towey
Director, Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

John Bridgeland
Director, USA Freedom Corps

Mel Martinez
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Tommy Thompson
Secretary of Health and Human Services

"The President shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." Article II, Sec. 3, U.S. Constitution
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Grow the Economy and Create Jobs

President Takes Action to Strengthen the Economy
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Economy
Small Businesses

Strengthen and Improve Health Care

President Calls for Medical Liability Reform
Video Audio
Medical Liability

Encourage Acts of Compassion

President Bush Discusses Compassion, Honors Martin Luther King, Junior
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Faith-Based & Community Initiatives
USA Freedom Corps

Defend Peace and Security at Home

Ridge Sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security
Video Audio
Homeland Photo Essay
Homeland Security

"Why We Know Iraq is Lying" by Dr. Condoleezza Rice
Iraq: Apparatus of Lies
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