WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Congressmen that represent Central Illinois have shared their thoughts on President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Republican Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) said the president’s address highlighted the victories secured for the American people and laid a vision of strength for the future of the nation.
“With Republican leadership in the White House and Congress, we have secured our southern border, cut taxes for working families, strengthened our economy, and restored American leadership on the world stage. While there is more work to be done, President Trump outlined a clear path to build on our success, strengthen our national security, make life more affordable, and expand opportunity for American families.”
Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) said President Trump’s speech failed to address the real challenges that our nation is facing.
“Ask working families, small business owners, and farmers and they’ll tell you that costs are too high, Trump’s tariff scheme is destroying economic opportunity, and workers just can’t get ahead. They’ll tell you that our neighbors are scared to go to work, school, and the doctor’s office because of ICE,” Congressman Sorensen said. “My neighbors in Central and Northwest Illinois elected me to fight for them and provide real results. No matter what partisan games people in Washington try to play, I will always remain laser focused on making life easier for the hardworking people I serve.”
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