WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

“Americans have grown familiar with the President’s regular promises to reduce the debt, cut spending and grow our economy.  Yet each year his Administration spends more money, grows Washington and makes it harder for the private sector to create new jobs.  Spoken promises have quickly transformed into broken promises.

“Tonight, the President promised again to focus on the economy and cut wasteful Washington spending.  Americans understand that tomorrow’s actions matter more than tonight’s speech.    If the President is serious about improving our economy, his rhetoric must finally match his record.”