Regrets, veiled attacks, an olive branch and legacy: 4 things you should know about President Obama's final State of the Union

Watch our recap of highlights from the address

By Janet Upadhye

Published January 13, 2016 5:57AM (EST)

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci)
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci)

In his final State of the Union address President Obama gave tough criticism of the Republican candidates, offered an olive branch to Speaker Paul Ryan, defended his legacy and named his one regret. Watch our recap here.


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