North Dakota, Montana officials react to State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON (KFYR) – The State of the Union speech passed off Tuesday evening earlier than a divided Congress. President Joe Biden said on the finish of his speech that the state of the union is powerful, nonetheless, Wednesday there was response from North Dakota’s governor and federal representatives that contradicts the administration’s views.

Gov. Doug Burgum, R-ND, agreed with President Biden on unity throughout the nation and help for the center class. Nonetheless, he disagreed on the president’s financial safety and immigration views.

“President Biden’s try to border the primary two years of his administration as progress falls flat below the load of the obvious points that acquired too little consideration in his State of the Union deal with – specifically his misguided insurance policies which have weakened U.S. vitality safety and financial safety with near-record inflation and the unlawful immigration that continues to run rampant on the southern border,” Burgum mentioned.

Senator Hoeven, R-ND, took extra of a damaging stance and referred to as out the Biden administration on its failed strategy on many nationwide points.

“We have to concentrate on the basics and empower the American folks. We are able to try this by controlling spending and slicing burdensome laws to develop our economic system,” mentioned Hoeven.

Senator Cramer, R-ND, additionally criticized the president.

“Have you ever ever talked to an American exterior of your individual administration? You can’t inform folks you’ve obtained inflation coming down once they’re paying extra; you possibly can’t inform folks groceries price much less once they’re paying extra; gasoline prices much less, besides they’re paying extra; housing is much less, besides they’re paying extra,” mentioned Cramer.

In the meantime, Montana’s leaders additionally offered Your Information Chief with their ideas on the deal with.

“We’d like management from the White Home, and it’s time for President Biden to place apart petty partisan video games and work with Republicans and Democrats to get the job carried out, identical to we do right here in Montana,” mentioned Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-MT.

Senator Jon Tester, D-MT, mentioned he appreciated the President’s plan to deal with points impacting Montana households akin to inflation and childcare prices. He mentioned each Republicans and Democrats want to return collectively and go good laws.

“We’ve obtained to maneuver this nation ahead in order that our youngsters and our grandkids have alternatives like we have now,” mentioned Tester.

Senator Steve Daines, R-MT, mentioned President Biden must work with Republicans to create higher insurance policies to handle inflation and nationwide safety.

“It’s time for the President and Senate Democrats to cease placing the unconventional Left above the wants of Montana households, take heed to the issues of working People and get our nation again on observe,” mentioned Daines.

Each senators agree that extra must be carried out to deal with points on the southern border, which has created a fentanyl disaster in Montana.

That is the second time President Biden has made his State of the Union deal with to Congress and the nation.

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