Marchant Statement on the State of the Union Address

Statement

Congressman Kenny Marchant (TX-24) issued the following statement in response to the President's State of the Union Address:

"President Obama had the opportunity to put forward a realistic plan to jumpstart our economy. Unfortunately, all we got from the President was the same big government policies that have resulted in low economic growth and record high levels of debt. My constituents in the 24th District of Texas and the American people deserve better.

"The President vowed to make 2014 a "year of action' and made clear that he plans to act unilaterally to further his own agenda. In a time when subdued economic growth and fiscal irresponsibility have become the new normal, the American people need the President to work alongside -- not around -- Congress to advance an agenda that promotes real jobs, a healthy economy, and a stronger society for all Americans.

"While tough decisions need to be made to get America's fiscal house in order, the solutions are all within reach. I will continue to fight every day to responsibly get the debt under control, simplify the broken tax code, and promote an environment in which hardworking Americans and our nation's businesses a have greater opportunity to succeed."

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