WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) made this statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union address:

"The President was clear tonight: we've made progress but we need to do more to create jobs or we risk permanent harm to the middle class and the ability of millions of Americans to experience the American dream.  Democrats and Republicans in Congress should unite around supporting job creation.  Members can either stand in the way of progress or lead the way to a stronger economy, based on investing in infrastructure, improving America's schools, helping small businesses thrive and grow, and extending a payroll tax cut that will put money in the pockets of consumers.  This is not the time to shortchange our veterans, or our seniors and disabled who rely on Social Security and Medicare.  We need to invest in our nation, so our children have the same opportunity that previous generations had to get ahead."

Congresswoman Fudge brought Marine Sgt. Joseph Collins, an Iraq War veteran from Cleveland, as her guest.  Read more here.

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