WASHINGTON — Congressman John Carney (D-DE) tonight issued the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address:
“The President gave voice tonight to the feelings of many Delawareans I talk to: things are getting better, but we aren’t there yet. The American middle class, and the hope of joining the middle class, are what have inspired progress and prosperity for generations. But after the 2008 crisis, the middle class needs rebuilding, and tonight we heard some of the President’s ideas for continuing a middle class revival.
“Since coming to Congress, I’ve focused on three key drivers of middle class growth: making things in America again, making college more affordable, and making sure hard-working Americans can continue to afford a home. Tonight we heard the President redouble his commitment to advancing these policy goals.
“It’s inevitable that in divided government, not everyone will agree on this approach. My job over this next term in Congress is to work with Democrats and Republicans to find common ground and get things done. I came to Congress to fight for the middle class. Tonight, the President laid out a promising plan to do the same. He encouraged us to work together for the good of the country, and I intend to continue to do just that.”
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