An American president must call upon that character.
Tonight in this hall, we resolve to be the party of -- not of repose but of reform. We will write not footnotes but chapters in the American story. We will add the work of our hands to the inheritance of our fathers and mothers and leave this nation greater than we found it ...
Medicare does more than meet the needs of our elderly; it reflects the values of our society. We will set it on firm financial ground and make prescription drugs available and affordable for every senior who needs them. [as long as Medicare doesn't negotiate lower drug prices]
Social Security has been called the third rail of American politics, the one you're not supposed to touch because it might shock you. But if you don't touch it, you cannot fix it. And I intend to fix it. [indeed]
To the seniors in this country, you earned your benefits, you made your plans, and President George W. Bush will keep the promise of Social Security. No changes, no reductions, no way ... [I could not agree more]
One size does not fit all when it comes to educating our children, so local people should control local schools ... [except when No Child Left Behind heaps burdens upon local schools and teachers but does not fully fund them]
Another test of leadership is tax relief.
The last time taxes were this high as a percentage of our economy, there was a good reason; we were fighting World War II. Today our high taxes fund a surplus ... [God forbid, a surplus!]
I will use this moment of opportunity to bring common sense and fairness to the tax code ...
On principle, those with the greatest need should receive the greatest help ... [Hypocrisy, thy name is Bush]
The world needs America's strength and leadership.
And America's armed forces need better equipment, better training and better pay. [and some armor before being sent into combat]
We will give our military the means to keep the peace, and we will give it one thing more: a commander-in-chief who respects our men and women in uniform and a commander-in-chief who earns their respect. [and cuts the benefits for their families and veterans]
A generation shaped by Vietnam must remember the lessons of Vietnam: When America uses force in the world, the cause must be just, the goal must be clear, and the victory must be overwhelming ... [no comment]
Now is the time not to defend outdated treaties but to defend the American people.
A time of prosperity is a test of vision, and our nation today needs vision. That's a fact. That's a fact. Or as my opponent might call it, a risky truth scheme ...
Tonight in this hall, we resolve to be the party of -- not of repose but of reform. We will write not footnotes but chapters in the American story. We will add the work of our hands to the inheritance of our fathers and mothers and leave this nation greater than we found it ...
Medicare does more than meet the needs of our elderly; it reflects the values of our society. We will set it on firm financial ground and make prescription drugs available and affordable for every senior who needs them. [as long as Medicare doesn't negotiate lower drug prices]
Social Security has been called the third rail of American politics, the one you're not supposed to touch because it might shock you. But if you don't touch it, you cannot fix it. And I intend to fix it. [indeed]
One size does not fit all when it comes to educating our children, so local people should control local schools ... [except when No Child Left Behind heaps burdens upon local schools and teachers but does not fully fund them]
Another test of leadership is tax relief.
The last time taxes were this high as a percentage of our economy, there was a good reason; we were fighting World War II. Today our high taxes fund a surplus ... [God forbid, a surplus!]
I will use this moment of opportunity to bring common sense and fairness to the tax code ...
On principle, those with the greatest need should receive the greatest help ... [Hypocrisy, thy name is Bush]
The world needs America's strength and leadership.
And America's armed forces need better equipment, better training and better pay. [and some armor before being sent into combat]
We will give our military the means to keep the peace, and we will give it one thing more: a commander-in-chief who respects our men and women in uniform and a commander-in-chief who earns their respect. [and cuts the benefits for their families and veterans]
A generation shaped by Vietnam must remember the lessons of Vietnam: When America uses force in the world, the cause must be just, the goal must be clear, and the victory must be overwhelming ... [no comment]
Now is the time not to defend outdated treaties but to defend the American people.
A time of prosperity is a test of vision, and our nation today needs vision. That's a fact. That's a fact. Or as my opponent might call it, a risky truth scheme ...
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