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RE: supposedly the Prez's speech was leaked

Released on 2012-10-10 17:00 GMT

Email-ID 2757233
Date 2011-01-26 03:19:55
yawn....back to college basketball. The dude likes to hear himself talk.
The GOP could care less about his plans. Glenn Beck is more powerful.


From: []
On Behalf Of Michael Wilson
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:16 PM
To: Analyst List
Subject: Re: supposedly the Prez's speech was leaked
I went through and bolded/underlined what I thought was most important,
will makes some reps out of it....if anyone wants to look

FP stuff is all at the bottom


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
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
something greater * something more consequential than party or political



Now, by itself, this simple recognition won*t usher in a new era of
whether we can work together tomorrow.

I believe we can. I believe we must. That*s what the people who sent us
here expect of us. With their votes, they*ve determined that governing
pass with support from Democrats and Republicans. We will move forward
together, or not at all * for the challenges we face are bigger than
party, and bigger than politics.

At stake right now is not who wins the next election * after all, we just
this country, or somewhere else. It*s whether the hard work and industry
of our people is rewarded. It*s whether we sustain the leadership that has

are up. The economy is growing again.


That*s the project the American people want us to work on. Together.

We did that in December. Thanks to the tax cuts we passed, Americans*
one million private sector jobs created last year.

But we have more work to do. The steps we*ve taken over the last two years
may have broken the back of this recession * but to win the future, we*ll

Many people watching tonight can probably remember a time when finding a
didn*t always need a degree, and your competition was pretty much limited
to your neighbors. If you worked hard, chances are you*d have a job for
Maybe you*d even have the pride of seeing your kids work at the same

That world has changed. And for many, the change has been painful. I*ve
storefronts of once busy Main Streets. I*ve heard it in the frustrations
of Americans who*ve seen their paychecks dwindle or their jobs disappear *
middle of the game.

They*re right. The rules have changed. In a single generation, revolutions
their products wherever there*s an internet connection.

educating their children earlier and longer, with greater emphasis on math
and science. They*re investing in research and new technologies. Just
recently, China became home to the world*s largest private solar research
facility, and the world*s fastest computer.

shouldn*t discourage us. It should challenge us. Remember * for all the
hits we*ve taken these last few years, for all the naysayers predicting
successful companies, or grants more patents to inventors and
entrepreneurs. We are home to the world*s best colleges and universities,
What*s more, we are the first nation to be founded for the sake of an idea
* the idea that each of us deserves the chance to shape our own destiny.
That is why centuries of pioneers and immigrants have risked everything to
come here. It*s why our students don*t just memorize equations, but answer
questions like *What do you think of that idea? What would you change
about the world? What do you want to be when you grow up?*

The future is ours to win. But to get there, we can*t just stand still. As
Robert Kennedy told us, *The future is not a gift. It is an achievement.*
of a new age.

Now it*s our turn. We know what it takes to compete for the jobs and
reform our government. That*s how our people will prosper. That*s how
we*ll win the future. And tonight, I*d like to talk about how we get

The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.

or where the new jobs will come from. Thirty years ago, we couldn*t know
that something called the Internet would lead to an economic revolution.
What we can do * what America does better than anyone * is spark the
brothers; of Google and Facebook. In America, innovation doesn*t just
change our lives. It*s how we make a living.
Our free enterprise system is what drives innovation. But because it*s not
always profitable for companies to invest in basic research, throughout
history our government has provided cutting-edge scientists and inventors
with the support that they need. That*s what planted the seeds for the
Internet. That*s what helped make possible things like computer chips and

Just think of all the good jobs * from manufacturing to retail * that have
come from those breakthroughs.

a satellite called Sputnik, we had no idea how we*d beat them to the moon.
The science wasn*t there yet. NASA didn*t even exist. But after investing
in better research and education, we didn*t just surpass the Soviets; we
unleashed a wave of innovation that created new industries and millions of
new jobs.
This is our generation*s Sputnik moment. Two years ago, I said that we
needed to reach a level of research and development we haven*t seen since
to Congress that helps us meet that goal. We*ll invest in biomedical
research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology *
create countless new jobs for our people.

Allen are brothers who run a small Michigan roofing company. After
September 11th, they volunteered their best roofers to help repair the
them hard.

In Robert*s words, *We reinvented ourselves.*

That*s what Americans have done for over two hundred years: reinvented
we*ve begun to reinvent our energy policy. We*re not just handing out
money. We*re issuing a challenge. We*re telling America*s scientists and
and focus on the hardest problems in clean energy, we*ll fund the Apollo
Projects of our time.

At the California Institute of Technology, they*re developing a way to
Laboratory, they*re using supercomputers to get a lot more power out of
1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015.

We need to get behind this innovation. And to help pay for it, I*m asking
Congress to eliminate the billions in taxpayer dollars we currently give
to oil companies. I don*t know if you*ve noticed, but they*re doing just
fine on their own. So instead of subsidizing yesterday*s energy, let*s
invest in tomorrow*s.

Now, clean energy breakthroughs will only translate into clean energy jobs
if businesses know there will be a market for what they*re selling. So
America*s electricity will come from clean energy sources. Some folks want
this goal, we will need them all * and I urge Democrats and Republicans to
work together to make it happen.

Maintaining our leadership in research and technology is crucial to
America*s success. But if we want to win the future * if we want
innovation to produce jobs in America and not overseas * then we also have
to win the race to educate our kids.

as a quarter of our students aren*t even finishing high school. The
degree. And so the question is whether all of us * as citizens, and as
parents * are willing to do what*s necessary to give every child a chance
to succeed.

communities. It*s family that first instills the love of learning in a
done. We need to teach our kids that it*s not just the winner of the Super

Our schools share this responsibility. When a child walks into a
But too many schools don*t meet this test. That*s why instead of just
pouring money into a system that*s not working, we launched a competition
called Race to the Top. To all fifty states, we said, *If you show us the
most innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement,
we*ll show you the money.*

Republican and Democratic governors throughout the country. And Race to
Left Behind with a law that is more flexible and focused on what*s best
for our kids.

You see, we know what*s possible for our children when reform isn*t just a
boards and communities.

the school*s transformation, the principal who made it possible wiped away
tears when a student said *Thank you, Mrs. Waters, for showing* that we
are smart and we can make it.*

Let*s also remember that after parents, the biggest impact on a child*s
South Korea, teachers are known as *nation builders.* Here in America,
it*s time we treated the people who educate our children with the same
the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

In fact, to every young person listening tonight who*s contemplating their
if you want to make a difference in the life of a child * become a
teacher. Your country needs you.

Of course, the education race doesn*t end with a high school diploma. To
compete, higher education must be within reach of every American. That*s
why we*ve ended the unwarranted taxpayer subsidies that went to banks, and
tax credit * worth $10,000 for four years of college.

today*s fast-changing economy, we are also revitalizing America*s
was 18 years old. And she told me she*s earning her degree in
dreams too. As Kathy said, *I hope it tells them to never give up.*

If we take these steps * if we raise expectations for everychild, and give
them the best possible chance at an education, from the day they*re born
until the last job they take * we will reach the goal I set two years ago:
proportion of college graduates in the world.

against us. It makes no sense.

Democrats to protect our borders, enforce our laws and address the
that debate will be difficult and take time. But tonight, let*s agree to
make that effort. And let*s stop expelling talented, responsible young
enrich this nation.
people, goods, and information * from high-speed rail to high-speed
Our infrastructure used to be the best * but our lead has slipped. South
own engineers graded our nation*s infrastructure, they gave us a *D.*

transcontinental railroad, brought electricity to rural communities, and
constructed the interstate highway system. The jobs created by these
projects didn*t just come from laying down tracks or pavement. They came
from businesses that opened near a town*s new train station or the new

construction industry. Tonight, I*m proposing that we redouble these

pick projects based on what*s best for the economy, not politicians.

by car. For some trips, it will be faster than flying * without the

Americans. This isn*t just about a faster internet and fewer dropped
calls. It*s about connecting every part of America to the digital age.
It*s about a rural community in Iowa or Alabama where farmers and small
It*s about a firefighter who can download the design of a burning building

All these investments * in innovation, education, and infrastructure *
in the way of their success.

particular companies and industries. Those with accountants or lawyers to
sense, and it has to change.

So tonight, I*m asking Democrats and Republicans to simplify the system.
lower the corporate tax rate for the first time in 25 years * without
adding to our deficit.

our exports by 2014 * because the more we export, the more jobs we create
that will support at least 70,000 American jobs. This agreement has
unprecedented support from business and labor; Democrats and Republicans,

workers, and promote American jobs. That*s what we did with Korea, and
that*s what I intend to do as we pursue agreements with Panama and
Colombia, and continue our Asia Pacific and global trade talks.

To reduce barriers to growth and investment, I*ve ordered a review of
government regulations. When we find rules that put an unnecessary burden
enforce commonsense safeguards to protect the American people. That*s what
we*ve done in this country for more than a century. It*s why our food is
It*s why we have speed limits and child labor laws. It*s why last year, we
put in place consumer protections against hidden fees and penalties by
And it*s why we passed reform that finally prevents the health insurance
industry from exploiting patients.

Now, I*ve heard rumors that a few of you have some concerns about the new
bookkeeping burden on small businesses.

What I*m not willing to do is go back to the days when insurance companies
could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition. I*m not
treatment might not be covered. I*m not willing to tell Jim Houser, a
drugs cheaper for seniors and giving uninsured students a chance to stay
on their parents* coverage. So instead of re-fighting the battles of the
last two years, let*s fix what needs fixing and move forward.

Now, the final step * a critical step * in winning the future is to make
sure we aren*t buried under a mountain of debt.

to keep credit flowing, save jobs, and put money in people*s pockets.

They deserve a government that does the same.

discretionary spending to the lowest share of our economy since Dwight
Eisenhower was president.

salaries of hardworking federal employees for the next two years. I*ve
proposed cuts to things I care deeply about, like community action
do without.

and I*m willing to eliminate whatever we can honestly afford to do
without. But let*s make sure that we*re not doing it on the backs of our
most vulnerable citizens. And let*s make sure what we*re cutting is really
excess weight. Cutting the deficit by gutting our investments in
innovation and education is like lightening an overloaded airplane by
removing its engine. It may feel like you*re flying high at first, but it
won*t take long before you*ll feel the impact.
Now, most of the cuts and savings I*ve proposed only address annual
kind of spending alone will be enough. It won*t.

The bipartisan Fiscal Commission I created last year made this crystal
clear. I don*t agree with all their proposals, but they made important
is to cut excessive spending wherever we find it * in domestic spending,
defense spending, health care spending, and spending through tax breaks
and loopholes.

This means further reducing health care costs, including programs like
Medicare and Medicaid, which are the single biggest contributor to our
which is part of why nonpartisan economists have said that repealing the
Still, I*m willing to look at other ideas to bring down costs, including
one that Republicans suggested last year: medical malpractice reform to
rein in frivolous lawsuits.

strengthen Social Security for future generations. And we must do it
with disabilities; without slashing benefits for future generations; and
without subjecting Americans* guaranteed retirement income to the whims of
the stock market.


It*s not a matter of punishing their success. It*s about promoting
America*s success.
join them.

of Congress * Democrats and Republicans * to forge a principled compromise

Let me take this one step further. We shouldn*t just give our people a
government that*s more affordable. We should give them a government that*s
of the past.

reorganization of the government happened in the age of black and white
at least five different entities that deal with housing policy. Then
there*s my favorite example: the Interior Department is in charge of
salmon while they*re in fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles
them in when they*re in saltwater. And I hear it gets even more
complicated once they*re smoked.

technology and getting rid of waste. Veterans can now download their
electronic medical records with a click of the mouse. We*re selling acres
of federal office space that hasn*t been used in years, and we will cut
coming months, my administration will develop a proposal to merge,
consolidate, and reorganize the federal government in a way that best
to Congress for a vote * and we will push to get it passed.

In the coming year, we will also work to rebuild people*s faith in the
institution of government. Because you deserve to know exactly how and
Because you deserve to know when your elected officials are meeting with
that information online. And because the American people deserve to know
that special interests aren*t larding up legislation with pet projects,
earmarks inside, I will veto it.

A 21st century government that*s open and competent. A government that
lives within its means. An economy that*s driven by new skills and ideas.
Our success in this new and changing world will require reform,
world with a new level of engagement in our foreign affairs.

rival superpower is aligned against us.

coalitions that cut across lines of region and race and religion.
America*s moral example must always shine for all who yearn for freedom,
say that American leadership has been renewed and America*s standing has
been restored.

our civilians will forge a lasting partnership with the Iraqi people,
while we finish the job of bringing our troops out of Iraq. America*s

attacks against us. Thanks to our intelligence and law enforcement
our American family.

Afghanistan, our troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan
Security Forces. Our purpose is clear * by preventing the Taliban from
reestablishing a stranglehold over the Afghan people, we will deny al

Afghan government will need to deliver better governance. But we are
strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people and building an enduring
bring our troops home.
In Pakistan, al Qaeda*s leadership is under more pressure than at any

weapons of war. Because Republicans and Democrats approved the New START
continent so they never fall into the hands of terrorists.

the Iranian government now faces tougher and tighter sanctions than ever
and insist that North Korea keeps its commitment to abandon nuclear

our cooperation on everything from counter-terrorism to missile defense.
We have reset our relationship with Russia, strengthened Asian alliances,
take responsibility * helping farmers grow more food; supporting doctors
and rob people of opportunity.

power * it must be the purpose behind it. In South Sudan * with our
assistance * the people were finally able to vote for independence after
around him: *This was a battlefield for most of my life. Now we want to be

Tunisia, and supports the democratic aspirations of all people.

We must never forget that the things we*ve struggled for, and fought for,
men and women who serve our country.

well as they have served us * by giving them the equipment they need; by

Our troops come from every corner of this country * they are black, white,
college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and the
time to move forward as one nation.

schools; changing the way we use energy; reducing our deficit * none of

Of course, some countries don*t have this problem. If the central
government wants a railroad, they get a railroad * no matter how many
homes are bulldozed. If they don*t want a bad story in the newspaper, it
doesn*t get written.

sometimes be, I know there isn*t a person here who would trade places with
any other nation on Earth.

same dream that says this is a country where anything*s possible. No
matter who you are. No matter where you come from.

someone who began by sweeping the floors of his father*s Cincinnati bar

That dream * that American Dream * is what drove the Allen Brothers to
reinvent their roofing company for a new era. It*s what drove those

Brandon started a company in Berlin, Pennsylvania that specializes in a
one knew how to save them.

clock to manufacture the necessary drilling equipment. And Brandon left
for Chile.

didn*t want all of the attention, Brandon wasn*t there when the miners

Later, one of his employees said of the rescue, *We proved that Center
Rock is a little company, but we do big things.*

We do big things.

ordinary people who dare to dream. That*s how we win the future.

We are a nation that says, *I might not have a lot of money, but I have
try. I*m not sure how we*ll reach that better place beyond the horizon,
but I know we*ll get there. I know we will.*

We do big things.

Michael Wilson
Senior Watch Officer, STRATFOR
Office: (512) 744 4300 ex. 4112

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Michael Wilson
Senior Watch Officer, STRATFOR
Office: (512) 744 4300 ex. 4112

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