"My administration is promoting free and fair trade, to open up new markets for America's entrepreneurs and manufacturers and fa
rmers, to create jobs for American workers."—President George W. Bush, 2004 State of the Union Address "Congress should make sure that no foreign company has an advantage over American manufacturing when it comes to accessing financing or new markets like Russia."—President Barack Obama, 2012 State of the Union Address Which of the following is a valid evaluation of the two quotes? Bush takes personal responsibility for the economy, while Obama places responsibility on lawmakers. Obama takes personal responsibility for the economy, while Bush places responsibility on lawmakers. Bush appeals to unemployed people with a promise of jobs, while Obama wants more foreign jobs. Obama appeals to unemployed people with a promise of jobs, while Bush wants more foreign jobs.
Bush takes personal responsibility for the economy, while Obama places responsibility on lawmakers.
Explanation:
When President Bush said "My administration is promoting ..." he is referring to his responsibility to the country's economy, he is saying that he is the biggest responsible for that sector of government. On the other hand, President Obama says that Congress is responsible for the success of the economy, by drafting laws that favor American markets in relation to foreign markets.
