Quotes

The following are key quotes from US President George W. Bush's State of the Union speech:

Social security: "I have a message for every American who is 55 or older: Do not let anyone mislead you. For you, the social security system will not change in any way. For younger workers, the social security system has serious problems that will grow worse with time."

Iraq: "We will not set an artificial timetable for leaving Iraq, because that would embolden the terrorists and make them believe they can wait us out."

Middle East: "The goal of two democratic states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace is within reach - and America will help them achieve that goal."

Middle East-allies: "The government of Saudi Arabia can demonstrate its leadership in the region by expanding the role of its people in determining their future. And the great and proud nation of Egypt, which showed the way toward peace in the Middle East, can now show the way toward democracy in the Middle East."

Syria: "Syria still allows its territory and parts of Lebanon to be used by terrorists who seek to destroy every chance of peace in the region. You have passed, and we are applying, the Syrian Accountability Act. And we expect the Syrian government to end all support for terror and open the door to freedom."

Iran: "And to the Iranian people, I say tonight: As you stand for your own liberty, America stands with you."

Budget: "My budget substantially reduces or eliminates more than 150 government programs that are not getting results or duplicate current efforts or do not fulfill essential priorities."

North Korea: "We're working closely with the governments in Asia to convince North Korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions."

Energy: "Four years of debate is enough. I urge Congress to pass legislation that makes America more secure and less dependent on foreign energy." Stem Cell: "I will work with Congress to ensure that human embryos are not created for experimentation or grown for body parts and that human life is never bought or sold as a commodity."