Are we left to assume America is growing weaker?
2002, third sentence:
[T]he state of our Union has never been stronger."
2003, seventh sentence:
...our union is strong."
2004, 12th sentence:
...the state of our union is confident and strong."
2005, fifth sentence:
...the state of our union is confident and strong."
2006, ninth sentence:
Tonight the state of our Union is strong...."
2007, last paragraph
...because the State of our Union is strong."
2008, penultimate sentence:
...and the state of our Union will remain strong."