WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following video statement in response toPresident Biden’s State of the Union address.

Watch the full video HERE and download the video HERE.

Transcript:

President Biden seems to think America is better off than it was a year ago. 

But that's not how the vast majority of Americans see the consequences of his failed policies. 

When I talk to North Carolinians, they're worried about skyrocketing inflation.

They're worried about record gas prices. 

They're worried about the growing economic and military threat posed by a rising China.

When the President was elected, he promised that he would work to unite the country.

Instead, he's pursued a partisan agenda. 

And his answer tonight to some of our nation's most pressing challenges involves doubling down on big government policies that will make inflation even worse. 

My advice for President Biden is simple: Instead of pursuing the far-left’s agenda, start pursuing the agenda of the American people. Start working across the aisle in good faith. 

We've seen what happens when we work together for a common purpose.

Our nation is united in its resolve to support the brave Ukrainian people and punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression. 

We have opportunities to work together to combat inflation. 

To put America back on the path to energy independence. 

To secure our border and strengthen our military.  

North Carolinians desperately want to see leadership and a new direction from President Biden.  

And for the sake of our nation, I hope the President starts living up to the promises he made. 

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