Not really
I took note of the things Tom mentioned, the AIDS initiative and the hydrogen fuel cell program. SM called that one right in a post recently.
Part of it is probably that my expectations were high. There were hints that Bush would present some compelling argument for war, which to me means evidence. Zip.
Most economic analysts have characterized the malaise in the markets and consumer confidence as being due to uncertaintly over war. The fact that Bush didn't say anything to clarify the situation is likely to hit the markets hard tomorrow. We'll see how that goes. Another unrequited expectation.
--Robert