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FULL TEXT: Obama's State of the Union address

Vice President Joseph Biden and U.S. Speaker of

Photo credit: Getty Images | Vice President Joseph Biden and U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi look on as President Barack Obama gives his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 27, 2010.

Text of President Barack Obama's first State of the Union speech, as prepared for delivery on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and provided by the White House.

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Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the president shall give to Congress information about the state of...

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