President Not Listening To The American People

Louisiana Congressman Bill Cassidy released the following statement on the President Obama's State of the Union Address:

"This was a great opportunity for the President to prove that he is listening to the American people. In large measure, he proved he is not."

"It was speech filled with contradiction. The President said job creation is his top priority, then went on to advocate for a Cap & Trade bill that will wreak havoc on the economy. He spoke of lowering health costs, then advocated for bills in Congress that independent experts have said will not lower costs. He spoke of cutting the debt, then advocated for more spending."

"But the President should be commended for advocating serious earmark reform. Transparency, accountability, and oversight are the keys to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in government, and I look forward to working with him to enact these reforms."

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