Rounds Statement on President's Address to Congress

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement on President Trump’s address to Congress.

“I share President Trump’s desire to renew America’s spirit of optimism,” said Rounds. “For too long, Washington has failed to focus on the important issues: reducing our debt, reforming the tax code, achieving a truly affordable, sustainable health care system, strengthening our military and growing our economy so all American families have the opportunity to achieve their version of the American Dream. President Trump outlined an aggressive agenda to achieve these and other important goals that will unshackle our country from the heavy hand of government and set our economy free to grow and prosper. Additionally, he paid proper tribute to our law enforcement men and women in uniform  who work tirelessly to keep us safe. 

“I was particularly excited to hear him talk about what we want our country to look like in the year 2026, the year our country will turn 250 years old. I believe in this vision for this landmark birthday, and the important issues we must work on now so that we can look back with great pride on all we have accomplished and all we can pass onto our children and grandkids. I look forward to working with the president, my colleagues in Congress and all necessary stakeholders to achieve our shared vision of a freer country with a less intrusive government that allows all Americans to pursue their dreams and goals for generations to come.”

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