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Another tradition associated with the State of the Union Address is the opposing political party's response. That's been carried out since 1966 when two Republicans recorded speeches that were shown after the Democratic president's address.
In modern presidencies, you typically see a different person give the opposing party's response after each presidential address. And after Republican President Trump's message last night, it was Michigan's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer who spoke to the nation.
GOV. GRETCHEN WHITMER (D-MI): Michiganders are no different from Americans everywhere. We love our families and want a good life today and a better life tomorrow for our kids. We work hard and we expect our government to work hard for us as well.
We and all Americans might be weary of today's politics, but we must stay engaged. Our country, our democracy, our future demand it. We're capable of great things when we work together. We cannot forget that despite the dishonesty and division of the last few years and that we heard tonight from the president of the United States, together, we have boundless potential.
As we witness the impeachment process in Washington, there are some things each of us no matter our party should demand — the truth matters, facts matter, and no one should be above the law. Remember, listen to what people say, but watch what they do. It's time for action. Generations of Americans are counting on us. Let's not let them down.
Thank you for listening. God bless America. Good night.
(APPLAUSE)
