| Jan. 31, 2005--The Democratic congressional leaders presented their
pre-buttals at the National Press Club two days before President Bush delivered
the State of the Union Address. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
focused much of her remarks on President Bush's plans to overhaul Social
Security. In prepared remarks she stated, "Social Security is the
closest thing our government has to a sacred trust. Mr. President,
do not betray that trust." Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid focused
on Iraq, declaring in prepared remarks that, "President Bush has a golden
opportunity to change course." Reid said Bush should "use his
State of the Union Address as a chance to come clean with the America people.
To outline a stronger, clearer policy to succeed in Iraq, defend America
from danger and to advance the security and liberty of people around the
world." |
