Welcome to msnbc State Of The Union covers. Tonight, President Joe Biden gave a rousing speech a few feet from where we are now. In the country is that an Inflection Point with democracy at threat at home and abroad. Heres how he opened his speech, invoking fdr in 1941, telling him congress, hitler was on the march. This was no ordinary time. Freedom and democracy, were under assault in the world. Tonight, i come to the same chamber to address the nation. Now it is weak who face in a president at moment. Yes, my present tonight is a wakeup congress and let the American People know this is no ordinary moment either. Not since president lincoln and the civil war, have freedom and democracy, at home as it is safe. What makes it rare, they are under attack at home and overseas. That was just the beginning. President biden drew a sharp contrast for former President Trump from democracy, tax cuts, to reproductive rights. The American People support the right to choose, i promise you i will r
Perhaps you know me as, the kung fu panda. Ah, youre adorable. Huh. Oh, whah welcome back to msnbc state of the Union Special coverage. President biden gave a forceful speech and made clear that democracy is under threat. Not just abroad but right here in the u. S. In front of both chambers of congress, he reminded of the january 6th Capitol Attack in the very room, three years ago. History is watching. Just like history watched three years ago on january 6. Insurrection stormed the capitol , the threat of american democracy. Many of you were here on the darkest of days. We also, they were not patriots. They stopped to overcome the peaceful transfer of power. January 6th lies about the 2020 election and the plots to steal the election posed a threat to the u. S. Democracy since the civil war. They failed. America stood. America stood strong. Democracy prevailed. The Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute of politics and public service. And brendan buck is here but he is the for
Clarence thomas and chaired those hearings. Our coverage of the State Of The Union will continue now with our colleagues. Dont go anywhere. Stay right here. Good evening and welcome to msnbcs State Of The Union coverage. Imtonight President Joe Biden gave a rousing speech just a few feet from where we are now. Noting the country is eyeing a reflection point with democracy under threat at home and abroad. Here is how he opened his speech, invoking fdr in 1941 telling congress that hitler was on the march. President roosevelts purpose is to wake up congress and alert the American People. That this was no ordinary time. Freedom in democracy were under assault in the world. And now its we who face some unprecedented moment in history of the union. Yes, our purpose tonight is to wake up congress and to alert the American People that this is no ordinary moment either. Not since president lincoln and The Civil War Had Freedom Of Democracy and as they are today. What makes our moment rare is t
Actions. Mr. President , enough is enough. Innocent americans are dying and you only have yourself to blame. Fulfill your oath of office. Reverse your policies, end this crisis, and stop the suffering. Sadly we know that President Bidens failures dont stop there. His reckless spending dug our economy into a hole and sent those through the living through the roof. We have the worst inflation in 40 years, and the highest Credit Card Debt in our nations history. Let that sink in. Hard working families are struggling to make ends meet today. And with soaring Mortgage Rates and sky high childcare costs, theyre also struggling on how to plan for tomorrow. The American People are scraping by while President Biden proudly proclaims that bidenomics is working. Goodness, bless his heart. We know better. Ill never forget stopping at a gas station in Shulton County one evening. The gentleman working behind the counter told me after retiring he had to pick up a job in his 70s, so he didnt have to c
Warning in the dobbs decision, right, from the dissenters from the liberal justices. They said, look, this is a slippery slope. Republicans dispute this. Of course, we should note. But there are they do legislators here and there who have i mean, when you believe that fertilization that that life begins at conception, that there are some consequences there. And when you start to talk about the technologies, i mean, its entirely, you know, were seeing unintended consequences. Lets just put it that way. Just to note, i mean, how important this issue is, dozens of democrats have brought guests related to ivf and including The First Lady, including The First Lady. So thats another way that they show, you know, their priorities for this address. Thats from what weve gathered from the president s excerpts of his speech. Its going to be a big part of his remarks. Its also the most i mean, maybe second to democracy, if youre talking about base democratic voters, probably the most important iss