In his final State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush reviews his seven years in office, recounting the accomplishments achieved and the challenges that remain. The President is introduced by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

January 28, 2008

At the Yuma Station Headquarters of the U.S. Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona, President Bush outlines his desires for a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

April 9, 2007

In his sixth State of the Union address, President George W. Bush discusses his ideas for economic reform, making health care more affordable, improving education, and energy innovation.  Bush focuses on the current economic growth and illustrates the link between developing alternative energies, continued economic progress, and national security.  In addition to balancing the federal budget, Bush looks to help struggling workers, seniors, and children by fixing entitlements, reauthorize No Child Left Behind, and create a tax deduction for health insurance.  He also emphasizes the recent victories in the Middle East while recognizing the persistent threat of terrorism.

January 23, 2007

From the East Room of the White House, President Bush clarifies his "balanced approach" to stem cell research, in the context of two bills on the subject passed by Congress.

July 19, 2006

In his fifth State of the Union Address, George W. Bush discusses rebuilding Iraq and the continuing fight against terrorism in the Middle East. Bush makes the case for maintaining troops in Iraq, calls for investigation of entitlements, and announces an increase in clean-energy research.  Bush discourages leaders from promoting political and economic isolationism, and firmly states the U.S. refusal to retreat from the threat of terrorism.

January 31, 2006

From the Oval Office, President Bush addresses the nation on Iraqi "renewal," including discussing the advent of democratic elections and the lack of evidence for "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq.

December 19, 2005

From Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana, President Bush addresses the nation on the state of relief efforts in the city and surrounding areas after Hurricane Katrina.

September 16, 2005

From the White House's Rose Garden, President Bush remarks on the situation in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding areas, and outlines the federal relief efforts of FEMA and other agencies.

August 31, 2005

In his fourth State of the Union address, President George W. Bush discusses the need to strengthen the economy, preserve the values that sustain a free democracy, and promote global peace. Bush focuses on the recent victories in his presidency and promises that the United States will adhere to its responsibilities to its people.  He emphasizes American support for liberty at home and abroad.  President Bush also addresses the need for Social Security reform and proposes new social programs.

February 2, 2005

President Bush delivers his Second Inaugural Address as he is sworn in for a second term in front of the U.S. Capitol. He emphasizes the United States’ historical tradition of delivering “freedom” and “liberty” to its citizens and others abroad upon his inauguration to his second Presidential term.  The speech’s theme echoes the President’s sentiments towards Saddam Hussein as well as his controversial decision to invade Iraq in 2003 during his first Presidential term.

January 20, 2005