"History will record that amid our differences we acted with purpose and together we showed the world the power and resilience of American self government"
He pledged to veto any bill that raises taxes and announces that he will propose a budget that "terminates or substantially reduces 151 wasteful or bloated programs" worth $18 billion.
"It will be another year before Bush gives his final, "Adios, y'all," wave on the White House lawn. But his State of the Union speech begins the rolling up of the carpet of power in Congress and the White House that has been a walkway for so many Texans over the 20th century." source: The Associated Press
Nothing big will get done this last year in office Dear Mr. President.
Wouldn't that be a fantasy to lift the embargo on Cuba - just long enough to let in, let's say, a few crates of Partagas, Cohiba, Montecristo, maybe some Romeo y Julieta - you know, the big ticket items. Just think, the boys on the hill would love a Cuban Cigar at your going away bash!
Good luck America!
Cigar Bar360!