Strickland responds to Obama's State of the Union address

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address tonight.

 

"President Obama laid out a robust job-creating agenda to help middle class families. The economic meltdown can be traced to Wall Street, but it continues to devastate everyday Americans across the country and here in Ohio. That's why I am encouraged by the president's call for a new jobs bill that will build on the progress spurred from the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act and jumpstart private sector growth and investments in small businesses, energy, and infrastructure. I am also grateful that the president has heard our small business people and will be dedicating significant resources to enhance access to credit.

 

"In the face of instability a year ago, the president has since made important, targeted investments that are helping people find employment and advance industries that have the potential for long-term growth. In addition, countless Ohioans have benefited from the resources provided to support critical health and safety services and to protect our schools from

potentially devastating cuts.

 

"President Obama pledged to continue the essential work of strengthening our education system and achieving meaningful health reform that will protect Americans from rising costs or the risk of losing coverage.

 

"I look forward to working with the president to pursue our shared goals of rebuilding a thriving middle class and getting the country back on a path to lasting prosperity."

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address Wednesday.

 

"President Obama laid out a robust job-creating agenda to help middle class families. The economic meltdown can be traced to Wall Street, but it continues to devastate everyday Americans across the country and here in Ohio. That's why I am encouraged by the president's call for a new jobs bill that will build on the progress spurred from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and jumpstart private sector growth and investments in small businesses, energy, and infrastructure. I am also grateful that the president has heard our small business people and will be dedicating significant resources to enhance access to credit.

 

"In the face of instability a year ago, the president has since made important, targeted investments that are helping people find employment and advance industries that have the potential for long-term growth. In addition, countless Ohioans have benefited from the resources provided to support critical health and safety services and to protect our schools from potentially devastating cuts.

 

"President Obama pledged to continue the essential work of strengthening our education system and achieving meaningful health reform that will protect Americans from rising costs or the risk of losing coverage.

 

"I look forward to working with the president to pursue our shared goals of rebuilding a thriving middle class and getting the country back on a path to lasting prosperity."