Bush to Democrats: Do Not Vote for Failure

White House Transcript of President Bush's State of the Union Address:

President Bush:... Every one of us wishes this war were over and won. Yet it would not be like us to leave our promises unkept, our friends abandoned, and our own security at risk. (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen: On this day, at this hour, it is still within our power to shape the outcome of this battle. Let us find our resolve, and turn events toward victory.
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We went into this largely united, in our assumptions and in our convictions. And whatever you voted for, you did not vote for failure. Our country is pursuing a new strategy in Iraq, and I ask you to give it a chance to work. And I ask you to support our troops in the field, and those on their way.

Expanding on the tradition that President Reagan started by introducing an outstanding American citizen during the speech, President Bush introduced four outstanding Americans. He did so to illustrate the following point:

There is something wonderful about a country that produces a brave and humble man like Wesley Autrey. (Applause.)
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In such courage and compassion, ladies and gentlemen, we see the spirit and character of America -- and these qualities are not in short supply. This is a decent and honorable country -- and resilient, too. We've been through a lot together. We've met challenges and faced dangers, and we know that more lie ahead. Yet we can go forward with confidence -- because the State of our Union is strong, our cause in the world is right, and tonight that cause goes on. God bless.

We live in an era where the "news" media diminishes heroes in their rush to tell us what is WRONG with the country. Tonight, President Bush selected these great Americans to illustrate what makes this country so good.

Thank You Mr. President!