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8:30 By custom, the Joint Chiefs of Staff in attendance and the SCOTUS members only applaud rarely, and in matters related to their field. They’re supposed to be non-partisan; any applause for political stuff is seen as unbecoming. So that explains why they haven’t been clapping, in case you were wondering. Also, the clerks in front of the podium are prohibited from applauding for anything, except presumably when POTUS enters.

8:33 The first time of the night Dems applaud more than Republicans? Bush says we must have a legal path to citizenship for undocumented workers.

8:37 First mention of 9/11, terra, and terra-ism.

8:40 (Rough quote) “Members of our armed services are serving with honor and distinction and they are owed the gratitude of our entire nation”… Longest applause line of the night?

8:43 First mention of Iran in connection with Iraq.

8:44 First (and probably only) mention of OBL.

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