WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) issued the following reaction this evening in response to President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress:
"The key to revitalizing our economy and reducing the deficit is job creation.
"President Obama outlined a framework for our economy that would help middle class families keep more of their hard-earned money and incentivize new hiring in fields like construction. He also reminded us the importance of extending unemployment insurance and keeping teachers and first responders on the job to avoid doing further economic damage.
"I also believe the president worked hard tonight to strike the right chord. Now, it's time for Congress to stop bickering and unite to put forward a balanced and effective jobs package to inspire confidence in the economy and make the progress ourcountry so desperately needs."
