Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) released the following statement concerning President Obama’s address to Congress. As Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, Schwartz will be closely involved in the upcoming budget process. President Obama will release his budget blueprint this Thursday, February 26.

“President Obama was refreshingly frank and forthcoming with the American people about the enormous challenges ahead of us. He laid out where we are, and a path forward to return America to economic strength and stability with honest budgeting, wise investments, and a shared responsibility in our future. 

“The President is absolutely right that we must address healthcare reform. And I share his commitment to not only tackle the challenges facing Medicare, but to also find a uniquely American solution to ensuring quality, affordable healthcare to all Americans.

“There is no denying that hard work and tough choices lay ahead of us, yet I have confidence in our President and in the American people that by working together we will build a stronger, greater America.”

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