Yarmuth Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON – Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released the statement below following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address:

“Tonight, President Biden shattered Republicans’ false narratives about his presidency, reminding Americans that when he took office our country was about as close to rock bottom as we’ve seen. Now, unemployment is down, wages are up for the first time in a long time, and thanks to an administration the believes in science, the pandemic is in retreat. And with the international community facing a new crisis, heads of state are once again looking to America’s president not as the problem but as the strong and steady leader who will guide a tough, united response.

“When the president outed Putin’s invasion plans weeks ago, cynics and partisans ridiculed him. But he’s been refreshingly honest with the American people, boxed Putin into a corner without firing a shot, and simply been right every step of the way. When future generations look back on this chapter in American history, they will say that this was one of those times that America was blessed with the right person to lead us through a tumultuous time, that we are lucky Joe Biden is our president in this moment, and I think the American people got to see that clearly tonight.”