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    Full video: President Obama's SOTU address

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  • Obama: Want the job done? 'Hire a veteran'

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  • Obama: 'Don't let our fears blind us'

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  • Obama to Congress: Don't hurt Iran talks

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Tone, word choice critical in SOTU

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Former presidential speechwriters David Frum and David Kusnet join The Cycle to talk about the daunting task ahead of President Obama as he tries to convince the American people that the state of the union is continually strong.