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Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has shared her thoughts on key issues addressed by President Biden in his State of the Union speech.

Regarding President Biden's economic agenda, Chair Rodgers criticized it, stating, “Bidenomics has failed the American people... This is a direct result of President Biden’s failed economic agenda and radical out-of-control spending.” She emphasized the need to ease regulatory burdens, strengthen American supply chains, unleash American energy, and reverse extreme government spending.

On the topic of Biden's green agenda, Chair Rodgers expressed concern, saying, “President Biden has repeatedly shut down American energy production and jobs... It’s past time for President Biden to reverse his radical rush-to-green agenda.” She highlighted the importance of embracing American energy leadership to lower costs, reduce emissions, create jobs, and enhance national security.

Chair Rodgers also addressed the issue of America's reliance on China, stating, “President Biden has spent his first three years in the White House emboldening the Chinese Communist Party... President Biden must abandon his reckless agenda and join Republicans in our efforts to beat China and win the future.”

In terms of data privacy and security, Chair Rodgers emphasized the need for comprehensive legislation, saying, “The American people deserve to know that their personal data is protected... President Biden must work with Congress to end the patchwork of state privacy laws and prevent bad actors from exploiting Americans’ data.”

Regarding the border crisis, Chair Rodgers criticized President Biden, stating, “His open-border agenda is unsustainable, irresponsible, and inhumane... President Biden needs to respond to the concerns of the American people and secure our border immediately.”

Chair Rodgers also spoke about protecting Medicare and Social Security, stating, “Republicans have led on the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Transparency Act... President Biden should join the effort to strengthen and preserve Medicare and Social Security without cutting benefits to seniors.”

On the topic of abortion, Chair Rodgers expressed her stance on protecting human life, saying, “President Biden supports taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, and up until the moment of birth... I firmly believe in protecting the value and dignity of every human life.”

Lastly, Chair Rodgers criticized President Biden's price-setting scheme, stating, “President Biden and Congressional Democrats forced through a partisan price-setting scheme that is already harming innovation... The President must work with Congressional Republicans to lower drug costs by undoing the worst parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.”

Chair Rodgers' statements shed light on the Republican perspective on various key issues addressed by President Biden in his State of the Union Address.