Cicilline Statement on State of the Union

Statement

U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) released the statement below tonight following the President's State of the Union address:

"Tonight, President Obama outlined a plan to rebuild our economy with proposals focused on manufacturing, innovation, investments in our infrastructure, and workforce training - proposals similar to the ones that I have been working hard to advance over the past year."

"If the House Republican leadership is serious about working together and with the President to put America back to work, they should immediately consider measures like my Offshoring Prevention Act, that would end tax breaks for companies that shift jobs overseas. In addition, we should work together to strengthen American manufacturers by passing legislation included in the Make it in America agenda, such as my Make it in America Block Grant Program Act. I look forward to continuing to fight for commonsense proposals like these that will benefit hardworking Rhode Island families."

"Rhode Islanders want Congress to move beyond ideological differences to make get things done for our country. After so much unnecessary conflict last year, let's put aside partisanship and send the President bills like these that will advance not just the interests of Democrats or Republicans, but of every American family. Regardless of our political party, we should all work to put our country back on the right track."

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