WASHINGTON — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement last night following President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address:
“In his State of the Union tonight, President Biden delivered an articulate, powerful, and compelling address that testified to our nation’s enduring strength. He also conveyed how our Union now faces a crucial juncture. We can either build on the progress and success America has seen these past three years under the Biden-Harris Administration, or we can let the forces of inaction and division drag America backward. I look forward to helping carry out the President’s clear, cogent plan for how Democrats and Republicans can work together to seize this pivotal moment and ensure that Americans continue to prosper in a nation that stands for opportunity, liberty, and democracy.
“As with our Union, the state of our economy is strong. More Americans are working today than at any point in our nation’s history. Nearly 15 million jobs have been added to the economy since President Biden took office more than three years ago. America’s unemployment rate continues to sit near its record low. Inflation has dropped to 3% – the lowest in the world. Our economy grew by an impressive 3.1% percent last year, putting to rest claims from some Republicans that a recession was imminent. We owe this historic period of economic success in no small part to President Biden and Democrats’ Investing in America agenda. As the President said, it is critical that we continue implementing the historic laws we enacted last Congress, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Honoring Our PACT Act, and many others. I am pleased to play a role in that effort as Chair of the Regional Leadership Council. Coordinating closely with the Biden-Harris Administration, our Council is working to ensure that everyone has the tools and opportunities they need to Make It In America.
“President Biden also emphasized that we need to do even more to support the cause of liberty. He expressed Democrats’ commitment to defending women’s constitutional right to access reproductive health care after a Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v. Wade. In the face of Republicans’ extreme, nationwide effort to curtail women’s reproductive freedom, Democrats will not yield until the Roe precedent is restored. We also remain steadfast in our determination to defend and expand Americans’ voting rights. Indeed, each of us has a duty to stand up for our democratic process and institutions at a time when they frequently come under assault.
“I echo President Biden’s declaration that our defense of democracy must not stop at America’s shores. Our Ukrainian allies’ resolve to protect their sovereign democracy is even stronger today than it was at the start of Vladimir Putin’s devastating, criminal invasion more than two years ago. The Congress must renew resources for the Ukrainian effort and do it now. We must do the same for our Israeli allies as they fight to defeat Hamas, recover all remaining hostages held in Gaza, and ensure that Hamas can never repeat its horrific October 7 terrorist attack. As we wait for Hamas to accept Israel’s proposal for a hostage release and temporary ceasefire, I am pleased that the President decided to build a temporary port on the Gazan coast to deliver further humanitarian relief to innocent Palestinian civilians living under Hamas’ oppressive rule. It is imperative that the House vote on the Senate’s supplemental aid package and send it directly to President Biden’s desk before we leave for the next district work period.
“Crucially, President Biden’s address tonight was a reminder of the leadership America needs at this moment. We need leaders who understand that we grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, not from the top down. We need defenders of democracy, not admirers of dictators. We need a president with a bold vision for America’s future, not a crude desire to return to its past. President Biden has put People Over Politics to deliver results and drive America forward. I look forward to helping him finish the job in the years ahead.”
I thought Obama would go down in history as the worst president but Biden seems hell bent on earning that title. The past three years have been horrible and four more will be a disaster. Biden has replaced our border with a welcome mat, we have no idea who is coming into this country or what their intentions are. Biden has destroyed our energy independence based on a pipe dream of wind and sun light. The two of you should fade off into the sunset.
Speak for yourself. It’s what you make of it. Things are going great for those of us who continue to work and not want handouts.
Bidum is the worst president in the history of the country.
Hoyer is just as senile as biden and also just as full of crap
Go away old men
Remember “Maryland is for CRABS” (My 401 K has really, really taken off for the stratosphere. Good Times.)
hoyers comments are pure bull**** what a waste !!
I’ve prayed for times like this, where we wouldn’t be under a tyrannical ruler any longer. My prayers were answered with my distinguished leader Mr. Joe Biden, and his beautiful vice president Ms. Harris. The past three years have been just as blissful as when Mr.Obama was in office. Truly a blessed time to be living in this great country!
what company do I keep? I naively thought the border would be fixed in 3 months.
on the D ballot, uncommitted isn’t a good option, because it means whatever. Uncommitted could mean someone you don’t support. If you don’t support a candidate don’t send uncommitted delegates.
are we going to continue on the US Congress website with forms to fill out, or are we going to get e-mail addresses? How come other countrys offer e-mail addresses on their websites and the US COngress has you fill out a form and stick to your local representative? We should be able to write any representative in the country. Why isn’t there an e-mail list for the US Congress on the US Congress website?