We're heading to the Capitol this Tuesday, where President Obama
will deliver his sixth State of the Union address since taking office in 2009.
Now, the idea of the State of the Union is as old as this nation
itself -- it's literally written into the Constitution.
But new technologies have transformed the address from a simple
letter to Congress into something that was broadcast over the radio and then
over the television -- and the Founding Fathers wouldn't believe how folks are
able to watch the speech today.
There, you'll find all kinds of charts and graphics and data
that you give a deeper look at the points the President will make in his
speech. Because, as citizens, every one of us ought to be as informed as we
possibly can about the actions our government takes. That's exactly what this
"enhanced" speech does.
You won't just get an opportunity to hear, straight from the
President, where we stand as a nation and what this Administration wants to see
happen this year -- you'll get context that helps tell the story of where we've
been and what these ideas mean for you personally.
It's the same opportunity Americans have been getting for more
than 200 years. It just looks a little different now.
Make sure you're watching this Tuesday.
Thanks,
Vice President Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden
