Obama Warns Of Tough Challenges Ahead

by Don Gonyea, NPR

President Obama described an America ready for the daunting challenges it faces, from an economy in crisis to wars and terrorist threats from abroad. In his first speech to a joint session of Congress, the president called on politicians and the public to embrace shared sacrifice and new efforts to improve health care, schools and the environment.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 25, 2009