February 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 24 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                      STATE OF THE UNION REACTION

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday the President gave a State of 
the Union Address that was short on details but long on hypocrisy. His 
remarks were long, self-absorbed, and divorced from reality.
  Much like 1 year ago, his speech was noteworthy for the things he 
didn't say. He didn't mention that we live in a time of the greatest 
income inequality since the 1920s. He didn't mention the environment 
and our responsibilities to respond to climate change, to strengthen 
Social Security, or education for young people.
  These are the real challenges facing working people today. They are 
also the things that the President has ignored during his time in 
office.
  The people of this great country deserve better.
  Democrats are committed to delivering for the people. That means:
  Cracking down on corruption in Washington and reducing the influence 
of money in our political system;
  Raising wages by rebuilding our infrastructure;
  Lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs;
  Ending the epidemic of gun violence; and
  Taking on the challenge of climate change.
  Let's get the job done and restore government of, by, and for the 
people of this great country.

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