| Congress Reps Respond to President Obama's State of Union Speech |
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| Written by David Barron | |||
| Wed, January 25, 2012 11:55 AM | |||
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WASHINGTON, DC-In President Obama's State of the Union address, he outlined his blueprint for an American economy. Following the President's speech, Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Adam Schiff, both of whom currently represent the West San Gabriel Valley, issued the following statements. REP. ADAM SCHIFF "Tonight, President Obama set forth a responsible path to renew America's economy and preserve the American dream for our children and grandchildren. I know that election-year politics will make compromise difficult, but the recovery is still fragile and the American people cannot afford another idle year from Congress when there are millions of workers without jobs and families are hanging onto their homes by a thread. As the President said, we must work to reduce our budget deficit and national debt - both through responsible spending cuts and by asking those who have prospered most over the last decade to help by paying a little more. While our nation emerges from the depths of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, I continue to believe that now is the time to lay the foundation for sustained economic growth and a widening circle of prosperity by revitalizing American manufacturing, pursuing energy independence and investing more in the education and training of American workers. " REP. JUDY CHU "It's been too long since hard work paid off for the American people. President Obama's blueprint for an economy that's built to last is a plan to make sure that every hardworking American gets their due," said Congresswoman Chu. "This is a make or break moment for the middle class, and it comes down to whether we want a society that only benefits the privileged elites, or one that gives a fair shot to anyone willing to do their fair share." Congresswoman Chu is well-aware of the challenges of getting Americans back to work. She noted the importance of American manufacturing, and of allowing small businesses to provide those manufacturing jobs. "As the senior Californian on the Small Business Committee, I know firsthand that reinvigorating American manufacturing must include small businesses. Creating two out of every three new jobs, they are the key to new employment for millions and a vibrant economy for our country. "President Obama laid out a plan for an America that is within our grasp if we work together to achieve it. I call on House Republicans to work with Democrats to help us make this blueprint a reality for the American people."
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