Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address:
“Four in ten Americans – the highest number in 37 years of polling – say they are worse off under the Biden presidency. The state of our union is failing Americans everywhere. Out-of-control spending, soaring inflation, a sluggish economy, crime, and a failure to stand up to our adversaries on the world stage have taken a toll on hardworking families. Tonight, I hoped we would hear a new direction and calls for bipartisanship from President Biden, but we only heard more of the same divisive rhetoric and failed policies.
“Republicans in the House are already using our majority to deliver on our Commitment to America agenda. Our agenda will ensure we have a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, a government that’s accountable, and an economy that’s strong. Our priorities are the people’s priorities.
“President Biden is leading our country in the wrong direction, and more and more Americans are feeling and acknowledging it. It’s a shame the president won’t do the same.”
