Rep. Ruben Gallego’s Reaction to President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement in reaction to President Barack Obama’s 2016 State of the Union Address:
“The President’s forward-looking vision recognizes the importance of American leadership on important issues like climate change, technological development, and international security.
“The President has challenged Congress to fix our politics and act to do what is right for our country. I call on my Republican colleagues to work together with Democrats to advance the priorities of the American people.
“Our nation’s success depends on a strong and growing middle class. We need to promote policies that will bolster the middle class and increase opportunity for our families. We need to take steps to make sure hard-working Americans can earn a fair wage, to make college more affordable, and to make sure we leave a sustainable planet for the next generation.
“Like the President said tonight, we have a lot of challenges before us and it’s important to keep pushing forward. I thank President Obama for his leadership and I look forward to working with him to make this vision a reality.”
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