Carson Reaction to State of the Union Speech
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after listening to President Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday evening:
"Tonight, I was pleased to hear President Obama's call for improving the lives of millions of middle-class families. From raising wages and increasing gender equality in the workplace to making home ownership more affordable and lowering taxes, his proposals will make a real impact for families who have struggled the most in our recent economic downturn.
"I was particularly interested in the President's push to make tuition-free community college accessible for all Americans. Within the next few years, over 35 percent of all job openings will require a bachelor's degree. This plan is not just about educating our young people; it is about preparing them for a modern workforce and embracing the economic boost that their future employment will bring. I will be encouraging Speaker Boehner to make this proposal a top agenda item in the 114th Congress.
"Finally, I was pleased to hear the President address the growing threat of terrorism and the role our men and women in uniform are playing to combat this threat abroad. The recent attacks in Paris demonstrate that the fight against terrorism is not confined to ISIL in Iraq and Syria or Al-Qaeda and Afghanistan. As a new Member of the Intelligence Committee, I will be doing everything I can to support those who monitor and combat these threats, both at home and overseas."