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Rutherford Responds to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

January 30, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) made the following statement regarding this evening's State of the Union address:

"President Reagan once asked the American public when evaluating presidential leadership, ‘Are you better off than you were?' One year into the Trump Administration, we know the answer is a resounding yes. Tonight, we heard from the President that the state of our union is strong thanks to the strength of our citizens, and it will grow even stronger when we unite to seize the opportunities before us to improve the lives of every American.

"Over the last year, we have seen unemployment drop to a 17-year low and consumer confidence in our economy jump to a 17-year high thanks to effective policies that encourage economic growth. We are beginning to rebuild our military and improve the quality of care that our veterans receive. We are working to secure our borders, decrease illegal immigration, and create an immigration system that makes America safer and stronger. Our brave men and women in uniform are eradicating ISIS and standing firm against the North Korean threat. As we continue and expand upon these important efforts, I stand ready to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to continue delivering results for the American people."

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Issues:Economy