Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Mar 08, 2024
Press

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement on President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. 

 Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:

“President Biden outlined his vision for the country with a powerful State of the Union Address. It’s clear that President Biden’s policies are delivering to improve the lives of the American people with lower costs, record job creation and safer communities for our families. We must keep delivering for the people while defending our democracy and freedoms in the face of Republicans pushing disastrous economic policies, a nationwide abortion ban, and extreme voter suppression tactics. I stand ready with House Democrats and President Biden to finish the job and move the country to a place where everyone can thrive—no matter your ZIP Code, no matter your bank account.”

CONTACT: PressGA05@mail.house.gov 

Congresswoman Nikema Williams proudly serves Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District on the exclusive Financial Services Committee. She is a champion of voting rights and builds on the Fifth District’s legacy as the cradle of the civil rights movement as co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. Congresswoman Williams is committed to closing the racial wealth gap and ensuring the promise of America for all–regardless of your ZIP code or bank account.

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