Joe Baca: “At tonight's State of the Union Address, it is vitally important that President Obama lays out an effective strategy for…”

“At tonight's State of the Union Address, it is vitally important that President Obama lays out an effective strategy for new job creation. The economy is improving, and with more than 1 million private sector jobs created in the last year, more people are going back to work; but far too many Americans still find themselves without jobs, especially in my district in the Inland Empire, where unemployment is 14 percent. At this time of enormous challenges, we must all recognize that the problems we face cannot be solved by a Democrat or a Republican solution alone. Only--and I state only--by working together and finding common ground will we overcome the obstacles in front of us. I stand ready to work with all of my colleagues, Republicans and the tea party included, to think outside the box and create a better future for our children and our country. As we prepare for the President's address tonight, I ask my friends on the other side of the aisle: Are you ready to work with us to move forward?”