LaHood Statement on President Biden's SOTU Address
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[March 02, 2022]
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin
LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement after President Joe
Biden delivered his State of the Union Address:
"Tonight, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union Address
and I join with Americans in condemning Vladimir Putin's horrific war on
Ukraine. America can and should do more to provide support to the
Ukrainian people through lethal aid, weapons support, and humanitarian
assistance. I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress and
our allies to provide additional support to Ukraine and ensure Putin and
his enablers pay for Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on a
sovereign democracy.
"America faces an increasing number of challenges. We have an economic
crisis with inflation surging past wage growth as Democrats double down
on their flawed tax and spend 'Build Back Better' agenda. Instead of
expanding economic opportunities for American small businesses and
workers,
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2022/Mar/02/images/ads/current/stclara_lda_SPONSOR_090519.png) Democrats refuse to support a much
needed, robust trade agenda and instead have focused on failed
domestic priorities. Violent crime is on the rise, with Democrats
across the country advocating for soft-on-crime policies.
Gas prices are skyrocketing as Democrats push
forward Green New Deal policies and refuse to prioritize U.S. energy
independence. Open border policies have led to a record number of
illegal border crossings and deadly fentanyl continues to flow into
our communities. And, President Biden's weak display in the
Afghanistan withdrawal has emboldened our adversaries, including
Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea.
"Now is the time to show American leadership. President Biden needs
to recognize that his policies and agenda have led to the crises our
nation faces today. Instead of resetting his agenda to address these
challenges, the vision President Biden's outlined tonight is just
more of the same - failed policies that have taken our economy and
our country backward."
Congressman Darin LaHood proudly serves the constituents of
Illinois’ 18th Congressional District, consisting of more
than 710,000 constituents across 19 counties throughout Central and
West-Central Illinois. Darin was born and raised in Central Illinois
and currently resides in the Peoria area with his wife, Kristen, and
their three children. |