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Washington, DC — Congressman Darin LaHood issued the following statement tonight after President Trump’s State of the Union address.

“What the President laid out tonight is a bold and optimistic agenda that addresses the issues families in our district truly care about, including infrastructure, tax reform, homeland security, and even the battle against opioids. I was glad to hear him outline an infrastructure plan that could greatly benefit central and west-central Illinois, including how to get the work done quickly and effectively. He made it clear that our tax reform plan was just the beginning when it comes to getting the economy back to working for the middle class, and we must continue to cut government red tape that is holding back our businesses and families. His commitment to a stronger defense, both at home and abroad, is also a necessary step in assuring the continued safety for Americans and our future generations. I hope that my colleagues will take the President’s calls for bipartisanship to heart, and that we can get to work on all of these important issues.”