Statement from Congresswoman Hochul Following President Obama's State of the Union

Statement

The following is a statement from Congresswoman Kathy Hochul following President Obama's State of the Union address this evening:

"Tonight, President Obama reported on the state of the nation and laid out his plan to move our economy forward. While we've seen some progress, we need to continue to invest in America, ensuring Americans have good jobs to go to every day.

"The President's proposal to revitalize our manufacturing community, invest in American infrastructure, and focus on job training at community colleges, like ECC, NCCC, GCC, and MCC, will keep America competitive and bring jobs back to the United States. It's time we stop rewarding those companies that ship jobs overseas, and start rewarding companies that create jobs right here in America.

"I, however, would have liked to hear more about the President's plan to cut the deficit and reduce our national debt. This is why I supported the Balanced Budget Amendment that requires Congress to balance its finances in the same way Western New York families do every day; and why I support efforts to streamline government, eliminate waste, and be more responsive to the needs of American businesses.

"Right now is the time for us to come together and work with one another to strengthen our nation and give Americans the chance to get back to work. We have the best ideas, the finest universities, and the hardest working people in the world -- now we must create an economy that benefits the working families of America.

"Like the President said, every American just wants a fair shot at achieving the basic American promise; having a good paying job, buying a home, and raising a family. Our country is strongest when every American is contributing their fair share, but this can only happen when we're all given that fair shot."

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