Congresswoman Lawrence gives President Obama 'Thumbs Up on State of the Union'

Pledges to work with House Democratic Caucus to achieve President’s goals to strengthen economy and protect working families; applauds President and First Lady for hosting a worker at Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant, which is located in her District

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence of Michigan's 14th Congressional District applauded President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union address, which was delivered this evening before a joint session of the House and Senate:

“I enthusiastically support President Obama’s proposal that will secure additional revenue from our nation’s wealthiest Americans while rewarding working families with a well-deserved tax cut,” Rep. Lawrence stated. “A strong middle class helps our economy toward continued growth. Let’s build on the progress we’ve made.”

“I was elected to propose and support policies to strengthen Greater Detroit,” Rep. Lawrence continued. “President Obama’s State of the Union message was thoughtful and on point. Let’s put working families first by supporting the President’s plan to make community college affordable; creating a simpler, fairer tax code; and offering paid sick leave to families. I am extremely excited about the American Technical Training Fund proposed by the President. This initiative is one that I campaigned on. I look with great anticipation and hope that it will be implemented.”