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US Rep. Chris Collins

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Chris Collins wasn't impressed with President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.

The Republican representing the 27th Congressional District, which includes all of Niagara County, said the president "sabotaged success and pitted Americans against one another" in a press release issued at the conclusion of the speech.

Collins said Obama failed to see the will of the voters in the recent election, which resulted in "the strongest Republican House majority since the 1920s, a Republican Senate majority and Republican control of 68 of 98 state legislative chambers."

Collins' statement follows in its entirety.

“Once again, President Obama used his annual national address to double down on divisive political rhetoric and unrealistic ideas. Rather than focus on policies that brighten the future of the middle class in a sustainable manner, the President has instead, sabotaged success and pitted Americans against one another. The President continues to advocate class warfare, and divide our country. He has repeatedly demonstrated that his idea of a bipartisan solution is his way or the highway.

“What the President failed to address was that this past election, the country spoke loud and clear about the direction we need to take. The result was the strongest Republican House majority since the 1920s, a Republican Senate majority, and Republican control of 68 out of 98 state legislative chambers. Americans recognize that Republicans are focused on creating an environment friendly to job creation through comprehensive tax reform, energy independence, entitlement reform and a patient centered health care system. The President needs to accept this new reality, and find a way to unify the country as we move forward.”

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