Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D-OH) issued the following statement in response to remarks given by President Obama about proposals to accelerate job growth and lay the foundation for robust economic growth:

"Far too many Americans across the country are without a job and many more continue to worry about what tomorrow will bring.  Today, President Obama made it clear that he agrees with House Democrats that now is the time for bold efforts to create jobs, employ our workers, and rebuild our economy so that it will work for and with America's workers and businesses. 

"I have heard it said that `we are in a jobless recovery,' but I assert that there is no such thing.  There cannot be a meaningful `recovery' until and unless my constituents have access to jobs that will enable them to provide for themselves and their families. I share the President's belief that we must invest in our nation's small businesses and give them the tools they need to grow and hire new workers. I also agree with the President that now is the time to secure our nation's infrastructure by making key investments to modernize our roads, bridges and infrastructure.

"As Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus' Congressional Task Force on Job Creation, I am focused on bringing new and innovative ideas to the table that will put Americans back to work and restore the promise of the middle class. I look forward to working with the Administration, House and Senate Leadership and my colleagues to take immediate, smart and effective steps to create jobs and help facilitate rapid re-employment for our constituents."

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