President Donald Trump has entered the House of Representatives chamber at the U.S. Capitol, to applause -- mainly from one side of the chamber -- for his first State of the Union Address.
In a break from recent tradition, Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, arrived at the Capitol separately from her husband, according to media reports. White House officials played down the significance of the separate travel, however, saying Melania Trump wanted to greet guests beforehand.
Excerpts, as prepared for delivery, from Congressman Joe Kennedy’s Democratic Response to President Trump’s State of the Union.
Some excerpts:
Bullies may land a punch. They might leave a mark. But they have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future.
Politicians can be cheered for the promises they make. Our country will be judged by the promises we keep. That is the measure of our character. That’s who we are.
