Joni Ernst in 2015 State of the Union address
On Abortion:
Protecting most vulnerable is important measure of society
We'll defend life, because protecting our most vulnerable is an important measure of any society. Congress is back to work on your behalf, ready to make Washington focus on your concerns again.
We know America faces big challenges. But history has shown there's nothing our nation, and our people, can't accomplish.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
On Budget & Economy:
Sting of economy was felt over the last 6 years
The new Republican Congress understands how difficult these past six years have been. For many of us, the sting of the economy and the frustration with Washington's dysfunction, weren't things we had to read about. We felt them every day.Our parents
may not have had much, but they worked hard for what they did have. These days though, many families feel like they're working harder and harder, with less and less to show for it.
We see our neighbors agonize over stagnant wages and lost jobs.
We see the hurt caused by canceled healthcare plans and higher monthly insurance bills. We see too many moms and dads put their own dreams on hold while growing more fearful about the kind of future they'll be able to leave to their children.
Americans have been hurting. That's why the new Republican majority you elected started by reforming Congress to make it function again. And now, we're working hard to pass the kind of serious job-creation ideas you deserve.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
On Energy & Oil:
Keystone Jobs Bill: many jobs; minimal environmental impact
You've probably heard about the Keystone jobs bill. President Obama has been delaying this bipartisan infrastructure project for years. The President's own State Department has said Keystone's construction could support thousands of jobs and pump
billions into our economy, and do it with minimal environmental impact.We worked with Democrats to pass this bill through the House & now the Senate. President Obama will soon have a decision to make: will he sign the bill, or block good American jobs
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
On Free Trade:
Tear down trade barriers in Europe & the Pacific
Let's tear down trade barriers in places like Europe and the Pacific. Let's sell more of what we make and grow in America over there so we can boost manufacturing, wages, and jobs right here, at home. Let's simplify America's outdated and loophole-ridden
tax code. So let's iron out loopholes to lower rates--and create jobs, not pay for more government spending.The President has already expressed some support for these kinds of ideas. We're calling on him now to cooperate to pass them.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
On Health Care:
Failed mindset gave us policies like ObamaCare
We see the hurt caused by canceled healthcare plans and higher monthly insurance bills. Americans have been hurting, but when we demanded solutions, too often Washington responded with the same stale mindset that led to failed policies like ObamaCare.
It's a mindset that gave us political talking points, not serious solutions.We'll keep fighting to repeal and replace a health care law that's hurt so many hardworking families.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
On War & Peace:
Comprehensive plan to defeat ISIL and al Qaeda
Here in the Armed Services Committee room is where we'll debate strategies to confront terrorism and the threats posed by Al Qaeda, ISIL, and those radicalized by them. We know threats like these can't just be wished away. We've been reminded of
terrorism's reach both at home and abroad; most recently in France and Nigeria, but also in places like Canada and Australia. Our hearts go out to all the innocent victims of terrorism and their loved ones. We can only imagine the depth of their grief.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
Jan 20, 2015
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