Republican Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) reacted Tuesday night to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech.
Below is the statement from the congressman from Levittown:
Tonight, the president touted what he includes as his legacy — doubling-down on his government, economic and foreign policies. However, the reality is that trust in government has eroded because his abuse of executive power and American foreign policy has emboldened countries like Iran while failing to destroy ISIS — all against the backdrop of an economic recovery that has included reductions in labor force participation and median household income.
Congress must take aggressive action, this year, to address our challenges head-on and restore a confident America. Whether it’s reestablishing leadership internationally, protecting our communities or rebuilding our economy, hardworking Americans deserve real solutions — not the tired ideas of the past. There is common ground to be found on these issues, but only if we are willing to move forward–the American people won’t settle for business as usual in 2016 and beyond.
I will continue to work in the best interest of the people of Bucks and Montgomery counties and always advance the causes that matter to them.
