"Today we have received more disappointing news on the state of the US economy; one thing is clear, the status quo isn't working. Washington must work together to find common ground so that we can put people back to work and empower job creators. I am looking forward to working with the President, the Speaker of the House and my constituents to find common sense solutions that will spur the economy and put our nation on a fiscally sustainable path that will give job creators and entrepreneurs all across the country confidence to grow their businesses, invest and create jobs."