Lofgren Calls on Bush to End Permanent Campaign

“Governing Is Not a Bike Ride in the Park”

Media Contact: Kyra Jennings, 202.225.3072, kyra.jennings@mail.house.gov

U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren tonight issued the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s State of the Union address:

“Tonight was the fifth time I have watched President Bush deliver the State of the Union, and I regret to say it was the most disappointing address yet. Instead of offering innovative solutions to today’s challenges, he chose to continue his permanent political campaign.

“Governing is not a bike ride in the park. It requires a long-term commitment to creative thinking, intelligent compromise and real hard work. I call on the President to cancel his campaign-style rallies this week in Nashville, Minnesota, Albuquerque and Dallas. These events are nothing more than partisan public relations stunts. Instead, beginning tomorrow morning, President Bush should sit down with both Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress to craft a positive agenda for the American people. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to it.”