WASHINGTON — Tonight Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement after attending President Biden’s State of the Union Address.

“Right now we are facing the biggest threat to international order since WWII, and the entire world is looking to America to project strength and unity,” said Congressman Valadao. “Tonight, I was glad to hear President Biden reaffirm our support for Ukraine, commit more resources to our law enforcement, and appoint a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud.”

“However, the president did not offer meaningful solutions to the many issues impacting Central Valley families, such as the rising costs that are making everything from gas to groceries more expensive. Increasing our domestic energy production is a long-term solution to decrease our reliance on foreign oil. I’m disappointed that President Biden did not adequately address the many issues facing our country and our community, such as record-breaking illegal border crossing and rising crime, but I will continue working across the aisle to get results for the Central Valley.”

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