(Washington, D.C.) Tonight, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano released the following response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“I applaud President Obama for continuing to lead the way forward. Partnering with private industries in everything we do is critical for our economic recovery, and investing in transportation, water supply, and other critical infrastructure is the best way to create jobs and put people back to work.

“We must elevate mental health to achieve parity with physical health to detect and prevent mental illness early on and let our loved ones know that it is always okay to ask for help. Mental health continues to be critical for our economy, the welfare of our servicemembers and family members, and the future of our country.

“We are looking forward to passing comprehensive immigration reform, which includes an earned path to citizenship that brings millions out of the shadows of society, grows our economy, and keeps our families together."

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