Golden Statement on the State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON — U.S. Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released a statement following the president's State of the Union address. Prior to the start of the speech, Congressman Golden also shared his thoughts on his Twitter page.

"Heading into tonight's speech, I was looking for areas I could work with the president to get things done for Maine people. I'm focused on making smart investments in infrastructure and protecting American jobs through better trade deals, two issues where the president has said he wants to work with Congress.

"I agree with the president that NAFTA has failed working Mainers, but his NAFTA 2.0 proposal needs significant changes to ensure we don't repeat the same disastrous trade policies that have led to closed mills, outsourced jobs, and stagnant wages. And while the president is right to focus on infrastructure improvements, his proposal should not place the burden on local governments and small businesses here in Maine. If the president can follow through on his bipartisan talk with bipartisan leadership, I'll work with him to improve these proposals so they deliver results for Maine people." - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)