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U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko released the following statement on President Barack Obama's speech on job creation and economic growth at the Brookings institution:"The President made it clear today that creating jobs for Americans is our number one priority, and I share in that commitment. While House Democrats have already taken steps to stabilize the economy and slow down the rate of job loss, especially as indicated through the Recovery Act, there is a broad agreement that more needs to be done."We need to continue what we started by making it easier for small businesses by cutting taxes, by investing and improving in our aging infrastructure, and by focusing on energy projects big and small – whether we're making our homes more energy efficient or providing research and development funds that will lead to breakthrough developments in the clean energy technology of the future. I will continue to work with the President, leadership in the House and Senate and our local elected officials and business leaders to create jobs and lay the groundwork for an economy built on innovation, entrepreneurs and ideas that lead to clean energy jobs that will help make America even stronger than before."