>> it did not. this is about the president addressing the american economy. >> republican senator james i inhof told fox radio he's not buying that the timing is coincidental. >> is there mischief here? >> sure. why else would he choose 8:00 on wednesday. >> this is also a bold gambit of liberals,ialing the president to get tougher with republicans. >> i understand people complaining but i don't agree with people trying to -- black people, black leaders who are trying to make you look bad, as if this is all your fault. >> when things are going good, you get credit. when it's tough, you get the blame. >> he previewed an aspect of the speech. announcing he is expediting permit decisions. >> today i'm addressing federal agencies to identify the high priority infrastructure project to put people back to work.