President Bush's Policies and Initiatives (Text Only)

President Bush Delivers 2003 State of the Union Address

During this Congress, we have the duty to work for a prosperity that is broadly shared, to strengthen domestic programs vital to our country, and to answer every danger that threatens the American people. In his 2003 State of the Union Address, the President proposed bold steps to address these challenges at home and abroad - confident that America will meet these tests. The President set forth the following domestic goals for Congress and our Nation to address this year:

Grow the Economy and Create Jobs
Strengthen and Improve Health Care
Promote Energy Independence While Improving the Environment
Encourage Acts of Compassion

President George W. Bush reacts to applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2002. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert.


		Afghanistan Rebuilding Afghanistan Africa African Growth and Opportunity The World Now Faces a Test President's Speech at the U.N. Defense Revitalizing National Defense Global Communications Office of Global Communications G-8 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada Global Partnership Against Terror Helping Developing Nations A New Compact for Development The President's Trip to Europe and Russia The Fight Against Global Terror Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom


		Homeland Security The new department's first priority is to protect the nation against further terrorist attacks.


		Nominations Judiciary Judicial Nominations Business & Economy American Small Businesses Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs Economy & Budget Encouraging Economic Growth and Job Creation Economic Forum Increasing Economic Growth Home Ownership Expanding Opportunities for Home Ownership Improving Corporate Responsibility Protecting America's Shareholders International Trade Good jobs, More Exports, Higher Living Standards Medical Liability Strengthening Healthcare Technology Promoting Innovation and Competitiveness Community Compassionate Conservatism Working Together Disabilities Empowering through the New Freedom Initiative Faith-Based and Community Intiatives Rallying the Armies of Compassion Public Service Launching USA Freedom Corps Education Early Childhood Initiative Ensuring a Good Start Education Reform No Child Left Behind


		Education cont... A Quality Teacher in Every Classroom Improving Teacher Quality and Enhancing the Profession Environment & Energy Energy Ensuring Reliable, Affordable, and Environmentally-sound Energy Environment Protecting Our Nation's Environment The Everglades Preserving Florida's Environment Healthy Forests Restoring Forest Health Retirement Medicare Modernizing and Reforming Medicare Retirement Security Promoting and Protecting Savings Social Security Modernizing Social Security Health & Well-being Fitness Working for a Healthier US Health Care Improving Health Security HIV/AIDS Initiatives Prevention and Treatment Welfare Reform Working Toward Independence