Palmer Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Alabama
For Immediate Release:
Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer wishes to welcome President Obama to the State of Alabama, and offer the following statement:
"As an Alabamian, I want to welcome President Obama to my state. Alabama is a diverse state, famous for its wonderful people, thriving industries, top-flight institutions of higher education, and world-class sports. I hope President Obama enjoys our southern hospitality.
"I understand that the purpose of the President's trip is to give a speech on economic development. I agree that economic development is of paramount importance, particularly for lower and middle income Americans.
"However, after more than six years of President Obama's Administration, I believe he has taken the wrong approach. Recovery from the recession has been historically slow, and millions have dropped out of the workforce. The brunt of this stagnant economy has fallen primarily on the poor.
"The President's response to this has been to impose economy stifling environmental regulations that are driving up energy costs that are particularly hard on senior citizens and low to middle income families. This is precisely the wrong approach. Recovery from the most recent recession is the slowest in the past 70 years, but utilizing America's vast energy resources within a framework of reasonable regulations will unleash our potential as an energy super power and launch the economic recovery we desperately need.
"So while I welcome President Obama to Alabama, I also encourage him to take another look at what his policies thus far have meant for the economy, and to chart a different course than he has taken for his first six years in office. Only sustained growth in our economy, which has been lacking under his Administration, will provide lower and middle income Americans with the opportunities they need to better their situation and share fully in the promise of America."
For any additional questions, contact:
Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, Clifford.Smith@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Space, Science and Technology. Visit Palmer online at his website or via Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.