President Obama’s Policies Have Made the Economy Worse

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

“The American people appreciate a good speech – but they want results.  The President’s rhetoric sounds admirable but his record has been awful.  President Obama’s previous State of the Union speeches delivered billions of dollars in more spending, higher taxes, higher health insurance premiums, and wasteful projects like Solyndra.  He made it clear tonight that his plan for this year is more of the same. 

“Three years into his term, 13 million Americans are looking for jobs while the White House is looking for votes.  Out of work Americans are more interested in opportunities on job sites than on the political calendar.  They want both parties to work together to make it cheaper and easier for small businesses to create new jobs.

“If the President is serious about trying to turn the economy around, Republicans stand ready to work with him.  Our doors are open.  We are committed to cutting spending, reforming the tax code, strengthening our energy security and eliminating Washington red tape.”

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