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Rep. Gosar Responds to State of the Union Address

 Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

“President Obama likes to pass the blame for his stagnant economy onto House Republicans but we've passed dozens of jobs bills, all of which are stuck on Senator Reid's desk. If the President is serious about his so-called 'Year of Action', he can start by telling Senator Reid to pass those bills. On the heels of December's jobs report, which had the worst Labor Force Participation Rate since April 1978, Americans are looking for real solutions, not more empty promises.

"Furthermore, President Obama is once again promising to dictate his policy goals through executive fiat, circumventing Congress and the Constitution. Given the Administration's disregard for the rule of law and the Constitution, I can't say this is surprising. But it is certainly unacceptable. As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, it's my responsibility to hold the federal government accountable and ensure the rule of law is upheld. I take that responsibility seriously and will continue to fulfill it."

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