For Immediate Release: September 8, 2011

Paulsen Statement on Presidential Address

Washington, D.C. –Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening:

“Neither party can escape blame for our nation’s economic turmoil. Republicans during the Bush years made mistakes, spending lots of money the country didn’t have.  But a few of my colleagues and I want to reform Washington’s reckless, unsustainable ways,” said Paulsen. “I’m always willing to work across the aisle on good ideas to revive the economy.  Unfortunately, the President’s remarks tonight were more of a rehash of previously failed policies. He and we can do better.”

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