Speech issues global, bipartisan challenges

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Excerpts from the prepared text of President Bush's final State of the Union address Monday:

On Congress: "The actions of the 110th Congress will affect the security and prosperity of our nation long after this session has ended. In this election year, let us show our fellow Americans that we recognize our responsibilities and are determined to meet them. And let us show them that Republicans and Democrats can compete for votes and cooperate for results at the same time."

On the economy: "To build a prosperous future, we must trust people with their own money and empower them to grow our economy. As we meet tonight, our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty. ... At kitchen tables across our country, there is concern about our economic future. In the...