Stretching over an hour, Biden appeared feisty and energetic, occasionally stumbling over his lines.
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How many thousands of people being killed by illegals?
Get this bill done.
President Joe Biden delivers the annual State of the Union address on March 7Getty Images
We need to act now.
He blamed Trump for scuttling the border bill, while chiding his predecessor for his harsh rhetoric toward migrants.
Hate, anger, revenge, retribution are among the oldest of ideas.
George Santos and Matt Gaetz before the SOTUPhoto by Win McNamee/Getty Images
But you cant lead America with ancient ideas that only take us back.
He made sure that it was Trump who was responsible for reversing abortion rights.
My predecessor came to office determined to see Roe v. Wade overturned.
Hes the reason it was overturned.
In fact, he brags about it, Biden said.
One Republican shouted lie after Biden accused Republicans of seeking to pass a national abortion ban.
My God, what freedoms will you take away next?
Youre about to realize just how much you were right, Biden said.
The members of the court stared ahead without reaction, as they did through most of the speech.
Speaker Mike Johnson finally recessed the House, and as the TV lights were dimmed, Biden finally exited.
But he continued to chat and speak to supporters for another 15 minutes or so just outside the chamber.
They held up signs saying, Stop Sending Bombs.
Biden attempted to thread a needle between steadfast support for Israel and a call for humanitarian relief.
To the leadership of Israel I say this, he said.
Humanitarian assistance cannot be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip.
Protecting and saving innocent lives has to be a priority.
Biden opened his State of the Union address with a warning.
Rather, he quoted from one of the former presidents recent speeches.
A former Republican president tells Putin: do whatever the hell you want, Biden said.
I think it is outrageous.
It is dangerous and it is unacceptable.
Networks focused some of their pre-coverage on pro-Palestinian protesters who attempted to block and intersection near the Capitol.
By tradition, the White House and members invite guests, typically figures who reflect policy priorities and positions.
It was Santos first time back at the Capitol since he was expelled from the House in December.
Democratic women members were wearing white, the color of the womens suffrage movement.
Spotted in a Senate basement cafeteria, having a light dinner, was Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).
He said that this was his 31st SOTU.
