US must be beacon to all who seek freedom: Obama

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February 13, 2013 08:57

Highlights of US President Barack Obama's State of the Union address:

"It remains the task of us all, as citizens of these United States, to be the authors of the next great chapter in our American story."
We may "hold different views than the person beside us. But as Americans, we all share the same proud title: We are citizens."
America must remain a beacon to all who seek freedom during this period of historic change.
By the end of next year, US war in Afghanistan will be over.
America's commitment to a unified and sovereign Afghanistan will endure, but the nature of commitment will change
Today, the organization that attacked us on 9/11 is a shadow of its former self
Will need to help countries like Yemen, Libya and Somalia provide for their own security
Where necessary, US will continue to take direct action against those terrorists who pose the gravest threat
America will continue to lead the effort to prevent the spread of the world's most dangerous weapons
North Korea must know that they will only achieve security & prosperity by meeting their international obligations
The leaders of Iran must recognize that now is the time for a diplomatic solution
Will engage Russia to seek further reductions in our nuclear arsenals
After shedding jobs for more than 10 years, our manufacturers have added about 500,000 jobs over the past three
This year, Apple will start making Macs in America again
Have to invest in the best ideas
Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen since the height of the Space Race
We are finally poised to control our own energy future. We produce more oil at home than we have in 15 years. We produce more natural gas than ever before - and nearly everyone's energy bill is lower because of it
Over the last 4 years, emissions of the dangerous carbon pollution have actually fallen. We must do more to combat climate change
Last year, wind energy added nearly half of all new power capacity in America. So let's generate even more.
If Congress won't act soon to protect future generations, I will
As long as countries like China keep going all-in on clean energy, so must we
I propose we use some of our oil & gas revenues ... to shift our cars & trucks off oil for good
Also issuing a new goal for America: let's cut in half the energy wasted by our homes & businesses over the next 20 years

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