Statement from Congressman McCaul after President Obama's address to Congress
February 24, 2009
“It was a good speech. President Obama is a gifted orator and I applaud his spirit as we face the most serious economic times in decades. I agree that we are a bold nation with big ideas, that we must restore accountability in government, create jobs and reduce our nation’s debt. But there is disagreement on how to get there. The last thing that families and businesses need is a tax increase. We need to cut taxes to create jobs and encourage private investment in our markets.
“Our problems are great, but we can overcome them. We should be willing to listen to ideas. I look forward to a healthy debate in the Congress over the best way to move forward toward economic recovery.
“Having said that, I completely support his ideas with respect to the war in Afghanistan and the war in the tribal areas of Pakistan. I thought his message was right on that point. He clearly is trying to move us forward as a nation irrespective of parties and we stand ready to work with him.”