Obama Seeks Action by Congress to Secure US

President Barack Obama waves before giving his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 20, 2015.

President Barack Obama greets members of Congress after delivering his State of the Union address, Jan. 20, 2015.

First lady Michelle Obama acknowledges applause before President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Capitol Hill, Jan. 20, 2015.

Alan Gross, who was recently released from prison in Cuba, acknowledges applause during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, Jan. 20, 2015.

President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, Jan. 20, 2015.

President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, Jan. 20, 2015.

Vice President Joe Biden (left) and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) wait for the start of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill, Jan. 20, 2015.