Blumenthal Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address:

“I was struck and stirred by the soaring spirit and energy in this historic speech—at a moment of deep challenge and danger. The President’s promising, positive mood matched the hopes of Americans that we can surmount COVID, conquer inflation, and boldly build a truly better America.”

“I was energized by the emphasis on cutting costs of living and inflation, with skill training to enable more Americans to fulfill jobs open now and in the future. The President’s rallying cry to rely on American-made goods and American workers will strike a resounding chord.”  

“In our hearts tonight were the brave people of Ukraine, like the family of my Ukrainian-American guest Myron Melnyk, attending virtually. I urge Congress to heed the President’s call for more support for Ukraine, including dramatically stronger sanctions on Russia, Putin, and his corrupt oligarchs and lethal arms to bolster the brave, bold heroes of Ukraine.”

A video of Blumenthal’s remarks on the President’s State of the Union address is available for download HERE.

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