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Traditionally the Speaker says when introducing the President at the SOTU: "I have the high privilege and the distinct honor of presenting the President of the United States"--I wonder if Speaker Pelosi has to say that? or if she can tone it down. Maybe something like, "Here he is the Impeached President of the United States--go ahead Donald."
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riversedge
(70,359 posts)Kali
(55,026 posts)Polly Hennessey
(6,812 posts)book_worm
(15,951 posts)trueblue2007
(17,243 posts)lastlib
(23,339 posts)struggle4progress
(118,379 posts)fleur-de-lisa
(14,628 posts)book_worm
(15,951 posts)PJMcK
(22,059 posts)She'll introduce the President of the United States.
It doesn't have to be complicated.
book_worm
(15,951 posts)or can she simply say, "Members of Congress I present the President of the United States."
PJMcK
(22,059 posts)She could simply say, "Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States."
My personal favorite would be, "Here's Trump."
Or how about, "Ladies and gentlemen, the impeached President of the United States, Trump."
No, Speaker Pelosi is still playing the long game, I suspect. She'll behave with class and I expect she'll ask the Democratic Congresspeople to behave professionally.
lame54
(35,331 posts)elleng
(131,230 posts)TheCowsCameHome
(40,169 posts)murielm99
(30,778 posts)She should rescind the invitation for the speech. She should tell him that he can submit his speech in writing. If he chooses to bluster at another venue, no Democrat need attend. I don't care that Clinton gave his speech during his impeachment proceedings. Pelosi does not have to give a reason.
The Genealogist
(4,723 posts)She would never do this of course, even of she wanted to.
BlueTsunami2018
(3,505 posts)Last edited Fri Jan 31, 2020, 08:08 PM - Edit history (1)
Im fairly sure theyll do it straight.
LuvNewcastle
(16,862 posts)cry baby
(6,682 posts)should turn his microphone off.
davsand
(13,421 posts)ancianita
(36,161 posts)Poiuyt
(18,131 posts)I seem to recall that he didn't wait for Pelosi to introduce him.