Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) praises the bi-partisan tone President Trump tried to strike in his State of the Union address Tuesday.
In a press release issued after the speech, Collins says, “We can build a confident and more prosperous future by embracing unity over division.”
Collins points to the recently enacted FIRST STEP Act as evidence of bi-partisan achievement during Trump’s presidency.
“Renewing America’s commitment to greatness depends on the kind of collaboration we’ve seen throughout this presidency,” Collins says. “Last Congress, Republicans and Democrats worked hand in hand to turn the First Step Act into a reality, one that has restored hope to families and communities across the nation. Redemption is woven into our American identity, and I hope this is one of many bipartisanship accomplishments that will rebuild communities by changing lives.”
Collins also expresses his support for Trump’s call to lower prescription drug prices. And, Collins sees opportunity for bi-partisanship on an issue he’s strongly touted, expanding access to broadband.
“The horizon is filled with opportunity to partner with our friends across the aisle,” Georgia’s Ninth District Congressman says.
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Easing up on his strong partisan rhetoric of the past, Collins himself struck a bi-partisan tone on immigration.
“As the President reiterated tonight, the clearest, most urgent opportunity for compromise lies at our southern border. Misguided immigration policies have led to a humanitarian crisis we can no longer afford to ignore,” Collins says. “There’s no better time and there’s no more critical time to come together to strengthen our national security at home and abroad.”
