Barack Obama spoke of "a page is turned" during his annual State of the Union on the economic recovery. Before Congress, he referred to the beginning of a new era, highlighting the progress made since coming to power in 2009 amid the global economic crisis.
"We have not experienced such a rapid economic growth over the past ten years, our deficit was reduced by two thirds, the stock price doubled, the increase in health spending is at its lowest level in fifty years. So the verdict is ... These policies will continue to operate as long as the policy does not interfere "he said.
In view of these good results, the president also mentioned his plan to increase the tax burden on the wealthiest households.
Barack Obama has outlined several reforms, including a simplification of access to the property.
Internationally, he mentioned the fight against the organization Islamic state.
"In Iraq and Syria, the US leadership - including our military power - is being stop the advance of the organization Islamic state. Instead of being drawn into another land war in the Middle East, we are conducting a broad coalition that includes Arab nations to weaken and ultimately destroy the terrorist group ... This effort will take time, require precision. But we will do this "he said.
He called on lawmakers to pass a resolution authorizing the use of force against the organization Islamic state.
At present, Washington conducts airstrikes in Syria and Iraq on the basis of texts adopted under President George W. Bush after September 11. A parliamentary resolution would clarify the exact contours of the military operation against the jihadists.
