Rep. Zeldin Statement on State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON - Tonight, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address:

“This evening, President Trump highlighted our country’s important accomplishments and the opportunities we have as leaders of our exceptional nation, but also the many challenges that still lie ahead. In Congress, I have always been willing to work with absolutely anyone to move our country forward. Ideological differences will always exist and in need of sometimes confronting head on, but the pursuit of common ground must be the highest priority.

“Our nation faces unique and daunting challenges - a real, ongoing homeland security threat along our nation's borders, the rise of gang violence, and the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic that has indiscriminately plagued our communities. From bolstering our nation’s infrastructure to strengthening our country’s homeland security, we must break through political stalemate to deliver on behalf of the American people, starting by compromising in good faith with important negotiations to fund the government before February 15th.

“It was an honor tonight to bring Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart to this year’s State of the Union. Throughout her 21-year tenure at the FBI, Commissioner Hart has more than earned her corruption-busting, crime-stopping reputation and she has certainly continued to uphold that reputation as Suffolk County Police Commissioner. Her commitment to combating the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic and gang violence on Long Island, are representative of the entirety of our local law enforcement’s commitment to keeping our communities safe.

“It is a privilege to serve in the United States Congress and I look forward to continuing to work with the President and my colleagues in Congress on the many important priorities facing the greatest nation in the world.”