U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s First address to a joint session of Congress.
Statement from U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy:
“I am disappointed the President did not use this opportunity to offer a concrete plan to unify the country and Congress to grow the middle class, strengthen education, make health care more accessible and affordable, and safeguard our nation.
“However, I am optimistic there are opportunities for the President and Congress to work together. I am especially pleased to hear that the President wants to make childcare accessible and affordable, ensure parents obtain family leave, invest in women’s health, and rebuild our infrastructure.
“Earlier this month, some of my congressional colleagues and I requested a meeting with the President to discuss ways to improve our nation’s aging infrastructure. If the President is serious about this issue, he will find a willing partner in me and many of my fellow Members of Congress.
“I continue to be concerned about the President’s undisciplined approach to national security, which undermines rather than enhances our safety. I also did not see a realistic plan to replace the Affordable Care Act—only a politically-motivated effort to eliminate health care coverage for millions of Americans and send our health care system into chaos.
“Right now, the American public is calling for unity, cooperation, and results. I stand ready and willing to work with the White House and both parties in Congress to put good public policy above partisan politics on issues where we can find common ground. I encourage the President to do the same.”
