Marco Rubio Republican State of the Union Response Transcript Feb 12 2013

The following is the transcript of Senator Marco Rubio's response to Obama's State of the Union Address.

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The Official Republican State of the Union Response by Marco Rubio (as prepared for delivery)

Good evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term. Tonight, I have the honor of responding to his State of the Union address on behalf of my fellow Republicans. And I am especially honored to be addressing our brave men and women serving in the armed forces and in diplomatic posts around the world. You may be thousands of miles away, but you are always in our prayers.

Rand Paul Teaparty Response to State of the Union Feb 12 2013

Senator Rand Paul gave the Teaparty response to Obama’s State of the Union address. Read it below.

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“I speak to you tonight from Washington, D.C. The state of our economy is tenuous but our people remain the greatest example of freedom and prosperity the world has ever known.

People say America is exceptional. I agree, but it’s not the complexion of our skin or the twists in our DNA that make us unique. America is exceptional because we were founded upon the notion that everyone should be free to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.