U.S. President George W. Bush delivered the 2002 State of the Union Address on January 29, 2002. In front of the United States Congress and special guests, President Bush addressed the country for his first State of the Union address. The speech covered the effects of the September 11 attacks and the president’s plans to prevent future terrorist attacks on the United States. President Bush gave a progress report on the War on Terror and his plans to end terrorism and bring all terrorists to justice. The issues inside the Unites States were also addressed including his plan to strengthening the economy after a recession. The speech was centered on foreign affairs and was well received by both republicans and democrats.
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