` Where I can act on my own , I 'm going to . NEW : President Obama calls on Republican leadership , vowing to take matters into his own hands . Obama reprises campaign themes of equal opportunity for all . The president seeks to frame the political debate with major budget , debt issues issues . An Obama goal is to put new pressure on Republicans to side with Democrats .
NEW : President Obama calls on Republican leadership , vowing to take matters into his own hands . Obama reprises campaign themes of equal opportunity for all . The president seeks to frame the political debate with major budget , debt issues issues . An Obama goal is to put new pressure on Republicans to side with Democrats .