State of the Union, Sliced and Diced

Think Progress. Posted February 1, 2006.

A guide to the truth behind the lies and fabrications in George Bush's State of the Union speech to Congress.

Note: The following is a list of corrections to false and fabricated claims in President Bush's State of the Union speech from Think Progress.

On Katrina:

Bush said: "As we recover from a disaster, let us also work for the day when all Americans are protected by justice, equal in hope, and rich in opportunity."

Fact -- White House stonewalling Katrina investigations: Congressional investigations into the administration’s inadequate response to Katrina have stalled because the “Bush White House is now refusing to turn over Hurricane Katrina related documents or make senior officials available for testimony.” [MSNBC, 1/26/06]