President Barack Obama gave his penultimate State of the Union address Tuesday night, displaying an energetic mood that many say has been missing the last few years. Giving his speech to Congress, which has a Republican majority in both chambers for the first time since 2006, the Democrat mentioned the progress that the country has made since the beginning of the century, but that the process is ongoing.

Tuesday night was historic, since for the first time Americans could read the address online as it was being delivered. In years past, it had been released to the press, with the understanding that reporters couldn’t analyze it until the President had spoken. In 2015, Americans had the opportunity to read along as President Obama gave his plans for the final two years of his term.

One of the more notable moments from Tuesday’s address was Obama’s response to those who applauded when he talked about the fact that his time as President is coming to a close. Listen here…

The Republican Party gave its official response to the address shortly afterward, with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst choosing to talk, according to political experts, more about the GOP agenda rather than responding directly to Obama’s speech. Florida Congressmen Carlos Curbelo and Curt Clawson gave the Spanish-language and Tea Party responses, respectively.

President Obama will give one final State of the Union address in 2016.