Obama delivers last State of the Union address as president

(Vatican Radio) US President Barack Obama Tuesday evening delivered the final State of the Union address of his two-term presidency.

Listen to Ann Schneible’s report:

He touched on a variety of policies enacted during his presidency, such as health reforms and the reopening of diplomatic relations with Cuba.

The President also played down the threat from the Islamic State, saying America was the most powerful nation in the world.

“Masses of fighters on the back of pickup trucks and twisted souls plotting in apartments or garages pose an enormous danger to civilians and must be stopped. But they do not threaten our national existence.”

The president urged Congress to pass a formal authorization to use military force for the fight against the Islamic State group.