FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact:
Amanda Maddox,
202-224-7777
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
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Marie Gordon,
770-661-0999
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Isakson Statement on Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
MARIETTA, Ga. – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today
released a statement following President Donald Trump’s first address before a joint session of Congress:
“I commend the president for his
quick work to fulfill many of his campaign promises, and I’m looking
forward to working with him and his administration on behalf of
hardworking Americans and Georgians.
“Already
during his first few weeks in office, President Trump has taken steps
to remove burdensome government regulations to unleash the power of the
private sector and stimulate economic growth.
Tonight, he shared additional plans to continue these efforts to tear
down barriers to economic growth, reform the nation’s tax code and help
level the playing field so that hardworking Americans and job creators
can reach their full potential.
“The
president also highlighted the critical need for increased investment
in our nation’s infrastructure, and I couldn’t agree more. Projects like
the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project in Georgia
should be a top priority for this administration because they will
create both immediate and long-term jobs, while increasing economic
development and critical safety and environmental improvements.
“President Trump also spoke about how
he plans to help reduce the cost of health care for hardworking
families. Together, and led by our new secretary of Health and Human
Services, Dr. Tom Price
of Georgia, we are working to replace the failed Obamacare law with one
based on free-market principles that will bring costs down and increase
choice and access for families and businesses.
“At
every opportunity, President Trump has put our national security at the
forefront of his agenda. He is working to ensure that our military is
prepared, with an end goal of peace through strength.
This is good for Georgia’s military installations, which provide
critical support for our military.
“As
the chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I’m especially
grateful for President Trump’s continued commitment to fixing the
Department of Veterans Affairs and making sure our veterans
get the care and benefits they have earned. I hope the president will
join the Senate and House committees in our efforts to enhance veterans’
choice, expand access to health care, increase accountability at the
department and improve the appeals process so
that veterans get timely responses. The president’s personal interest
and leadership in this area will be a vital asset as we work with the
new Veterans Affairs secretary, Dr. David Shulkin, to bring about the
change our veterans need.
“I
pledge to work alongside this administration and with my colleagues on
both sides of the aisle to get the best results for Georgia and
America.”
Per his doctor’s
orders following his Feb. 20 back surgery, Isakson is recovering at his home in Marietta, Ga., and watched the speech on television.
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AMANDA MADDOX
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Communications Director
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OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON
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131 Russell Senate Office Building | Washington, DC 20510
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phone: 202.224.3643
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