Sen Blunt is on the Intelligence Committee
Jan 30 2018
Blunt on President Trump’s State of the Union Address: “It’s Been a Good Year for Missouri Families, But Our Work Is Far From Finished”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union Address:
“America has come a long way in the first year of the Trump administration. As the president made clear tonight, our economy is finally giving Americans a reason to be optimistic about their future, and the future of their kids and grandkids. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which marked the first major tax reform in more than three decades, has already benefited more than three million Americans who have received bonuses, wage increases, or enhanced benefits. Next month, the vast majority of U.S. workers will be taking home more money in their paycheck. Many of our nation’s largest employers have announced billions in new investments that will create good-paying jobs, fuel economic growth, and expand opportunity in the years ahead. On top of that, the president and Congress have eliminated hundreds of regulations that either weren’t needed or weren’t working, saving our economy billions.
“It’s been a good year for Missouri families, but our work is far from finished. I was glad to hear the president focus on the need to improve our outdated infrastructure. I look forward to working with him to ensure Missouri maintains its competitive advantage as a hub for our nation’s highways, railways, and waterways. The president also addressed the opioid epidemic that is destroying lives in our state and across the nation. I’ve been proud to lead efforts to increase funding for programs targeting the opioid crisis, and will continue working to ensure we have the resources and policies in place to help more people get the treatment they need. And, as a member of the Intelligence Committee, I hear all the time that we are facing more threats from more directions than ever before. The president and Congress’ most important responsibility is keeping Americans safe, and we will continue working together to make sure our men and women in uniform have what they need to carry out their missions.”
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