Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's Statement of the State of the Union Address

Statement

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement on President Obama's State of the Union address:

"I thought the President did a great job outlining a 21st century vision for America that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and competitive.

I applaud the President's efforts to rebuild our economy by focusing on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values. As the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and as a Senior Texan on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I look forward to working with the President on these important issues to ensure our priorities are addressed.

I support the President's efforts to improve education in this country. Today's children are tomorrow's leaders, and they need to be well educated to excel. There needs to be renewed focus on science, technology, education and math for our young people to compete in a global economy.

I also commend him that, for the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq and we've made important progress in Afghanistan."

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