Bush says U.S. economy facing "uncertainty"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Monday the U.S. economy was facing uncertainty but he was optimistic about its long-term growth prospects.

"As we meet tonight, our economy is undergoing a period of uncertainty," Bush said in excerpts of his State of the Union speech to Congress. "In the long run, Americans can be confident about our economic growth."

(Reporting by Caren Bohan; Editing by Chris Wilson)