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7:02: The world is pausing, watching to see what the US will do in these times.  In our hands lies the power to shape the world.  Inspiration comes from the aspirations of “ordinary” Americans.

6:59: Budget increases pay, healthcare for soldiers.  We must restore our values, that is why the Guantanamo Bay camp was closed.  “America does not torture.”

6:51: Also our responsibility not to pass on to our kids a debt they can’t pay.

6:50: Education plans are great, but it is our responsibility to ensure that our kids will walk through that education path.

6:47: Budget incl. incentives for teacher performance, rewards for success.  Pres. Obama asks every American to get at least 1 year of higher education.  Quitting high school is quitting on our country.

6:45: Third challenge – Education.  Only half of our citizens have a high school diploma.  Every child must be promised a good education.

6:44: Healthcare reform must not wait and it will not wait another year.

6:40: Pres. Obama: We shouldn’t protect our auto industry from their own mistakes.  However, the nation that invented the automobile shouldn’t walk away from it.

6:18: President Obama addresses economic crisis; says that “we will rebuild.”

6:00: President Obama just started to deliver the address…hope to see some good stuff from it.