putting thousands of dollars back into their pockets each year. [applause] here is one example. during world war ii when men like my grandfather went off to war, having women like my grandmother in the workforce was

[applause] >> it is 2015. it's time. we still need to make sure employees get the overtime they have earned. [applause] and everyone in this congress who still refuses to ways --

who still refuses to ways -- raise the minimum wage i say this. if you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, try it. if not vote to give millions of the hardest working people in america a raise. >> that was president obama last night in the state of the union address. ralph nader, the subtitle of

>> on tuesday night, president obama called for an increase to the federal minimum wage. >> nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages. that is why this congress still needs to pass a law that makes sure a woman is paid the same as a man for doing the same work. [applause]

>> mr. vice president, members of congress, my fellow americans . we are 15 years into this new century. 15 years with terror touching our shores that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long

we are 15 years into this new century. 15 years with terror touching our shores that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars, that saw vicious recession spread across our nation and the world.

load of debt. understand, you have got to earn it. you have to keep your grades up and graduate on time. tennessee, a state with republican leadership, and chicago, the city with democratic leadership, are showing free community college is possible.

on the u.s. economy and efforts to bolster the middle class with a push for education, child care, and tax breaks. >> it is now up to us to choose who we want to be over the next 15 years and for decades to come. will we accept an economy were only a few of us do

during world war ii when men like my grandfather went off to war, having women like my grandmother in the workforce was a national security priority. so this country provided universal childcare. in today's economy, when having both parents in the workforce is an economic necessity for many families, we need affordable,

transgender, marking the first time those words have appeared in a state of the union. >> that is why we defend free speech and advocate for political prisoners and condemn the persecution of women or religious minorities or people who are lesbian, gay bisexual, or transgender.

that as well as this comment -- we want to play what juan was quoting, this, to president obama. >> as americans, we respect human dignity even when we are threatened, which is why i have prohibited torture and worked to make sure our use of new technology i drones is properly

allowing the top 1% to avoid paying taxes on a regulated wealth. we can use that money to help more families pay for childcare and send her kids to college. we need a tax code that truly helps working americans try to get a leg up in the new economy, and we can achieve that together. [applause] >> that was president obama last

my book "unstoppable." >> let's go back to president obama last i speaking about the taxing of the rich. >> as americans, we don't mind paying our fair share of taxes as long as everybody else does too. but for far too long, lobbyists have rigged the tax code with

degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group. [applause] we're also supporting a moderate opposition in syria that can help us in this effort and assisting people everywhere who stand up to the bankrupt ideology of violent extremists. now this effort will take time. it will require focus.

others pay full freight. they have riddled it with giveaways that the superrich don't need, while denying a break to middle class families who do. this year, we have an opportunity to change that. let's close loopholes so we stop rewarding companies that keep profits abroad and reward those that invest here in america. [applause]

obama last i speaking about the taxing of the rich. >> as americans, we don't mind paying our fair share of taxes as long as everybody else does too. but for far too long, lobbyists have rigged the tax code with loopholes that let some corporations pay nothing while others pay full freight. they have riddled it with

15 years with terror touching our shores and with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars that saw a vicious recession spread across our nation and the world. it has been and still is a hard time for many.

economics require in our time? first, middle-class economics means helping working families feel more secure in a world of constant change. that means hoping folks afford childcare, college, health care, a home, retirement. and my budget will address each of these issues, lowering the

[applause] and that is why -- that is why my plan will make quality childcare more available and more affordable for every middle-class and low income family with young children in america. by creating more slots and a new

[applause] and that is why -- that is why my plan will make quality childcare more available and more affordable for every middle-class and low income family with young children in america. by creating more slots and a new tax cut of up to $3000 perch on, per year. >> that is president obama last night in his second to the last date of the union address.

[applause] let's use those savings to rebuild our infrastructure and make it more attractive for company's to bring jobs home. let's simplify the system and let a small business owner file based on her actual bank statement instead of the number of accountants she can afford. [applause]

address. he called for lawmakers to pass a new authorization of military force against islamic state militants. >> in iraq, and syria, american leadership, including our military power, is stopping isil's advance.

who we want to be over the next 15 years and for decades to come. will we accept an economy were only a few of us do spectacularly well? or commit ourselves to an economy that generates rising incomes and chances for everyone who makes the effort? >> for the first time since 2001, the state of the union address included no mention of the worlds "al qaeda."

that means hoping folks afford childcare, college, health care, a home, retirement. and my budget will address each of these issues, lowering the taxes of working families and putting thousands of dollars back into their pockets each year. [applause]

to boost middle-class americans. >> loopholes lead to inequality by allowing the top 1% to avoid paying taxes on their accumulated wealth. we can use that money doubt more families pay for childcare and send her kids to college. >> joining us to discuss the speech, congressman keith ellison of the house progressive caucus, longtime consumer