Cole Comments on Presidential Address
September 8, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today released the following statement in response to President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress:
"Americans have made it clear that we will not support a return to the same failed stimulus policies that brought us 9 percent unemployment, but Congress is ready to work with President Obama on proven job creation polices like tax relief and free trade.
"The infrastructure investments and tax breaks the president outlined could earn bipartisan support in Congress but only if they are fiscally responsible. House Republicans will oppose any attempt to pay for new programs through tax hikes and more deficit spending.
"Speeches don't create jobs, but it is my hope that this address signals a new willingness to work with Congress to pass the commonsense, bipartisan solutions the American people expect."