DPCC Co-Chair Bustos: We Have To Do Better For The American Public

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy & Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on MSNBC's Hardball to respond to President Trump's first State of The Union address. Although President Trump offered to work across the aisle, he neglected to provide an agenda that offers the American people a real opportunity to succeed. Democrats remain committed to fighting for better jobs, better wages and a better future through the A Better Deal economic agenda. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video.

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"My favorite thing to do when I go home is not to just go to Democratic functions and listen to people who are saying what I know they are going to say. But, to talk to everyday people and ask them about their struggles. Were they able to go on vacation in the past year? When was the last time they bought a new truck? When was the last time they got a raise? Can they buy their kids the shoes they want instead of the shoes they need? Just ask them those type of questions and get to the heart of what they're feeling. That's what we have to do as Democrats.

"What Donald Trump delivered tonight was an attempt to reach across the aisle and called for unity. But then his tone didn't really imply that he really wanted to work together. I know that when I go home, the number one thing I hear today from people is can't you just work together and get something done? I think there is a huge level of fatigue – not just for Donald Trump, his tweets, and what he is saying. But there is a desire for Democrats and Republicans to work together and get something done. And there is a huge amount of disappointment in frankly all of Congress, whether you're a Democrat or Republican. We have to do better for people back home, we have to do better for the American public."