“It has been clear for years that President Obama has squandered his State of the Union speeches by pushing partisan policies most Americans don’t support and that rarely see the light of day in Congress.  Last night, the President had a final opportunity to offer a positive vision that all Americans can support.  

“We wanted to hear how the President will allow the United States to resume its vital leadership role in the world by:

• Offering tangible action plans to destroy ISIS, al Qaeda and other terrorist groups;
• Supporting our friends (like Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ukraine) and deter our adversaries (like Russia, China and Iran);
• Rebuilding our flagging military strength and securing our borders; 

“We wanted to hear the President finally embrace a pro-growth economic agenda that:

• Reforms our broken tax code…so job creators can grow and increase jobs and wages.
• Strengthens entitlement programs…so they will be there for future generations.
• Cuts Washington red tape …so our economy can thrive and grow.
• Promotes trade and American goods…so our New Jersey workers can win in the global market.
• Repeals Obamacare’s burdensome mandates…so people can actually have choices for their doctors and their insurance.
• Supports the law enforcement community.

“But more than talk, the American people want action.  We should be moving forward with a positive, pro-growth agenda that will protect our homeland, strengthen our economy and help more Americans get back to work.”