Quotes in the News – State Of The Union Address

Last night, President Barack Obama presented his 2011 State of the Union Address to the United States Congress.

The annual speech is designed for the President to report on the condition on the nation and what is on the political agenda, including national priorities, for the coming year.

Quotables has compiled a selection of some of the most important quotes from the address – Obama’s third as President.

From the earliest days of our founding, America has been the story of ordinary people who dare to dream. That’s how we win the future.

— Barack Obama

Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love. And with that change, I call on all of our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and the ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time to move forward as one nation.

— Barack Obama

We will move forward together, or not at all – for the challenges we face are bigger than party, and bigger than politics.

— Barack Obama

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 greater – something more consequential than party or political preference.

— Barack Obama

What comes of this moment will be determined not by whether we can sit together tonight, but whether we can work together tomorrow.

— Barack Obama

So, no, I will not give up on trying to change the tone of our politics.  I know it’s an election year.  And after last week, it’s clear that campaign fever has come even earlier than usual.  But we still need to govern.

— Barack Obama

We need to teach our kids that it’s not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair.

— Barack Obama

We recommend this BBC article for a break-down of events.

Featured image from climaticoanalysis.org.

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