6:33 Reauthorize the PATRIOT ACT to prevent crime in Africa.
Ben Nelson and Republicans applaud.
6:34 Let me tell you why I like eavesdropping. Other people did it first. It maybe, just maybe, could have prevented 9/11
[ABC discovered picture in Picture. Hillary doesn't like the Prez]
6:36 OK let me backtrack. Good Presidents you read about in history books didn't believed in isloationism. And neither do i.
6:37 The economy too. 4.6 Million new jobs, that's more than Japan and EU combined.
6:38 China gives us uncertainty.
Unexpected applause.
6:39 We dont retreat. In nation building or economic growth. Americans need more of ther money. Tax cuts were good and led to uninterrupted economic growth. Please don't let my tax bill to phase out. Responsibility=Permanant cuts.
Democrats sit for this one.
6:41 We've reduced the growth of not security discretionary spending. I will cut more programs to save $14B. Let's cut the def in half in 2009.
McCain takes a clap.
6:42 Line item veto please! I'd really appreciate.
Joke about Bill Clinton. Hillary not amused.
6:43 What will congress do if we dont cut taxes.
6:43 Dems take a bow. We kept you from saving Social Security.
6:44 I want a commission to help save SS from baby boomers. Greedy boomers!
6:45 We want people to buy American.
6:45 Let's talk about Immigration. I want orderly and secure borders. More enforcement and protection. And humane guest worker policy.
6:46 Affordable healthe care is smart too. Gov't is meeting responsibility of providing for the poor already. We will use technology to save money.
6:47 Lawsuits are driving docs out of business. Many women don't have OBGYNs
6:48 America is addicted to oil from unstable regions. Threshold of incredible advances. 22% increase in clean energy research. We want coal plants and solar energy
AND wait for it
Nuclear Energy.
6:49 I like the Prius and Enthanol from wood. lets do this in six years. Deal?
6:50 By 2025 we can get away from Mideast oil.
[Is that optimistic or pessimistic? I have no idea.]
6:50 Here's a new one fro those education wonks "american competitiveness initiative." Math + science + reaearch + development + nanotechnology = impoved quality of life. By the way, Kids: You have to take AP classes and Ace math tests. It's really important.