McCaul on the President’s Inaugural State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union address.

Congressman McCaul:"Tonight, President Trump delivered a patriotic message of inspiration that highlighted our values as a nation while conveying a vision of unity and economic prosperity. As we continue to build on President Trump's first year of record-setting accomplishments, I look forward to continuing my work with him to build a safe, strong, and proud America.

"Together, working in conjunction with the administration, Republicans have shown our ability to govern and put this country back on a path of economic prosperity. Our work last year reinvigorated the economy, created millions of jobs, increased workers' wages, took the stock market to record highs, slashed burdensome regulations, and increased the value of college savings and retirement accounts for American taxpayers. And thanks to our new tax law, Texas-based companies are reinvesting in the U.S., such as ExxonMobil's announcement of a $50 billon business expansion, and others, including American Airlines, are rewarding employees with $1,000 bonuses, all while middle-class Americans are reaping the benefits. In fact, nine out 10 Americans will see bigger paychecks starting this week because of our new tax code.

"Looking ahead, I share the president's vision of finally securing our borders as well as returning to a policy of peace through strength, where our diplomatic efforts are reinforced by a strong and capable military. Border security has been one of my top priorities since I arrived to Congress and with President Trump at the helm, we now have the opportunity to provide the security Texans and all Americans need. As the president also indicated, we must restore America's leadership on the global stage, standing firm with our allies, tall against our adversaries, and continue rooting out terrorists and their hateful ideology wherever it exists. In Congress, we have already begun rebuilding our military by providing the funding our troops need and boosting morale by giving these brave men and women the pay raise they deserve.

"Tonight, we saw a president who spoke from his heart. I hope his message resonates with all Americans and unites us through our common belief in the American Dream. We are strongest when we work together, and I look forward to working with President Trump – and my fellow members of Congress – to provide the American people a safe and strong nation they can be proud of."