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Tonko Statement on State of the Union Address
Washington,
March 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement tonight in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address: Tonight—amidst these extraordinary times—President Biden delivered a powerful message of unity and hope to the American people. He outlined in plain terms the many unprecedented challenges facing our nation and world, from Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, to rising inflation, to a worsening climate crisis. As the President detailed the strong and immediate actions being taken by his Administration to address these challenges, he reflected on just how far we have come since he first took office over one year ago. I am proud of my work in Congress voting to address the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in our infrastructure needs, and pave a path toward a clean energy economy; but both President Biden and I believe that our work is far from over. By building on the achievements of last year, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can usher in a new era of job growth and economic prosperity for our Capital Region and nation. I pledge to never stop fighting for these vital measures, and I look forward to working with the President to deliver for the people.
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