DeLauro Reaction to State of the Union Address

“President Obama’s comprehensive address tonight illustrates his bold commitment to real change and a renewed American economy and jobs. From his call for increased oversight over our financial sector, to his articulation of the compelling need to invest in a green energy economy, to his announced increases in education and child care funding, to his support for investments in road, bridge, rail and port projects, I applaud the President’s address. I was moved by the President’s reaffirmation of his commitment to see comprehensive health insurance reform made the law of the land. I very much hope my colleagues were listening, and that we can work together in the coming weeks to bring quality, affordable health insurance to all Americans.

“I am concerned about a call for three year spending freeze in discretionary spending. I will closely examine this proposal over the next few months and will require more information about what and who will be affected by this. Nevertheless, I am heartened by President Obama’s overall address, and I look forward to working with him to tackle these and other challenges on behalf of the American people in the coming year.”