Complete the following quotes from the State of the Union Address.
Complete the following statements as you listen to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
1. “Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since _____.”
2. “The shadow of crisis has passed, and the State of the Union is _______.”
3. “We can't put the security of families at risk by taking away their health insurance, or unraveling the new rules on Wall Street, or refighting past battles on immigration when we've got a system to fix. And if a bill comes to my desk that tries to do any of these things, it will earn my ____.”
4. “First -- middle-class economics means helping working families feel more secure in a world of constant change. That means helping folks afford childcare, college, health care, a home, retirement -- and my budget will address each of these issues, lowering the _____ of working families and putting thousands of dollars back into their pockets each year.”
5. “And that's why my plan will make quality childcare more available, and more affordable, for every middle-class and low-income family with young children in America -- by creating more slots and a new tax cut of up to $_____ per child, per year.”
6. “Send me a bill that gives every worker in America the opportunity to earn ______ days of paid sick leave. It's the right thing to do.”
7. “Second, to make sure folks keep earning higher wages down the road, we have to do more to help Americans upgrade their _____.”
8. “That's why I am sending this Congress a bold new plan to lower the cost of community college -- to ____.”
9. “That's why the third part of middle-class economics is about building the most competitive economy anywhere, the place where _________ want to locate and hire.”
10. “That's why I'm asking both parties to give me trade promotion authority to protect American ________, with strong new trade deals from Asia to Europe that aren't just free, but fair.”
11. “Last month, we launched a new spacecraft as part of a re-energized space program that will send American astronauts to _____.”
12. “And let's close the loopholes that lead to inequality by allowing the top one percent to avoid paying taxes on their accumulated wealth. We can use that money to help more families pay for childcare and send their kids to _________. We need a tax code that truly helps working Americans trying to get a leg up in the new economy, and we can achieve that together.”
13. “First, we stand united with people around the world who've been targeted by terrorists -- from a school in Pakistan to the streets of _____.”
14. “And tonight, I call on this Congress to show the world that we are united in this mission by passing a resolution to authorize the use of ______ against ISIL.”
15. “Our shift in Cuba policy has the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere; removes a phony excuse for restrictions in Cuba; stands up for democratic values; and extends the hand of friendship to the Cuban people. And this year, Congress should begin the work of ending the __________.”
16. “And tonight, I urge this Congress to finally pass the legislation we need to better meet the evolving threat of cyber-attacks, combat identity theft, and protect our children's ________. “
17. “In Beijing, we made an historic announcement -- the United States will double the pace at which we cut carbon pollution, and _____ committed, for the first time, to limiting their emissions. “
18. “A better politics is one where we appeal to each other's basic decency instead of our basest ______.”
19. “We still may not agree on a woman's right to choose, but surely we can agree it's a good thing that teen pregnancies and abortions are nearing all-time ______, and that every woman should have access to the health care she needs.”
20. “I want our actions to tell every child, in every neighborhood: your life matters, and we are as committed to improving your life ________ as we are for our own kids.”
1. “Tonight, after a breakthrough year for America, our economy is growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since _____.”
2. “The shadow of crisis has passed, and the State of the Union is _______.”
3. “We can't put the security of families at risk by taking away their health insurance, or unraveling the new rules on Wall Street, or refighting past battles on immigration when we've got a system to fix. And if a bill comes to my desk that tries to do any of these things, it will earn my ____.”
4. “First -- middle-class economics means helping working families feel more secure in a world of constant change. That means helping folks afford childcare, college, health care, a home, retirement -- and my budget will address each of these issues, lowering the _____ of working families and putting thousands of dollars back into their pockets each year.”
5. “And that's why my plan will make quality childcare more available, and more affordable, for every middle-class and low-income family with young children in America -- by creating more slots and a new tax cut of up to $_____ per child, per year.”
6. “Send me a bill that gives every worker in America the opportunity to earn ______ days of paid sick leave. It's the right thing to do.”
7. “Second, to make sure folks keep earning higher wages down the road, we have to do more to help Americans upgrade their _____.”
8. “That's why I am sending this Congress a bold new plan to lower the cost of community college -- to ____.”
9. “That's why the third part of middle-class economics is about building the most competitive economy anywhere, the place where _________ want to locate and hire.”
10. “That's why I'm asking both parties to give me trade promotion authority to protect American ________, with strong new trade deals from Asia to Europe that aren't just free, but fair.”
11. “Last month, we launched a new spacecraft as part of a re-energized space program that will send American astronauts to _____.”
12. “And let's close the loopholes that lead to inequality by allowing the top one percent to avoid paying taxes on their accumulated wealth. We can use that money to help more families pay for childcare and send their kids to _________. We need a tax code that truly helps working Americans trying to get a leg up in the new economy, and we can achieve that together.”
13. “First, we stand united with people around the world who've been targeted by terrorists -- from a school in Pakistan to the streets of _____.”
14. “And tonight, I call on this Congress to show the world that we are united in this mission by passing a resolution to authorize the use of ______ against ISIL.”
15. “Our shift in Cuba policy has the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere; removes a phony excuse for restrictions in Cuba; stands up for democratic values; and extends the hand of friendship to the Cuban people. And this year, Congress should begin the work of ending the __________.”
16. “And tonight, I urge this Congress to finally pass the legislation we need to better meet the evolving threat of cyber-attacks, combat identity theft, and protect our children's ________. “
17. “In Beijing, we made an historic announcement -- the United States will double the pace at which we cut carbon pollution, and _____ committed, for the first time, to limiting their emissions. “
18. “A better politics is one where we appeal to each other's basic decency instead of our basest ______.”
19. “We still may not agree on a woman's right to choose, but surely we can agree it's a good thing that teen pregnancies and abortions are nearing all-time ______, and that every woman should have access to the health care she needs.”
20. “I want our actions to tell every child, in every neighborhood: your life matters, and we are as committed to improving your life ________ as we are for our own kids.”