A B- speech. It's a different, better tone. The guy on ABC even said that 48 of the paragraphs could have been Clinton's own. I thought it attempted to sound bipartisan by reaching out to Democrats. There are some things, like creating a bipartisan commission to investigate and make proposals on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid were better steps than budget-breaking changes, but potential traps as well. The suggestion of providing alternative energy, and saying that we're addicted to imported oil, is going to change some Americans' mind. I think that, ignoring some statements that I obviously disagree with (I'll find a transcript and highlight what I very much dislike), it's not that bad. The only question is whether he will actually change direction rather than keep saying that he will do it. Here's to 2006. Cheers!