Bush addresses Congress amid post 9 11 unity push
President Bush delivers a 48 minute State of the Union amid heavy applause promising tax cuts and two years of service while outlining plans to dismantle a terrorist underworld. He labels North Korea Iran and Iraq part of an axis of evil and warns action if countries fail to act. Gephardt cites Enron during a Democratic reply as he presses pension reform and corporate accountability.
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Federal lawmakers react to Bush State of the Union address
Aiken area lawmakers issued statements after the address. Hollings pressed budget restraint while defending defense needs. Thurmond praised leadership and homeland security focus. Graham backed Bush agenda for winning the war on terrorism and economic rebuilding. Wilson was unavailable for comment. Daschle and Gephardt signaled openness to needed military action with details to follow.
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