Washington • Just weeks after the longest government shutdown in American history, and just days before a significant chunk of the federal budget expires again, President Donald Trump stood before Congress and declared the nation is strong and called for a move beyond partisan labels for the good of the country.
“Together, we can break decades of political stalemate. We can bridge old divisions, heal old wounds, build new coalitions, forge new solutions and unlock the extraordinary promise of America’s future,” Trump said. “The decision is ours to make.”
He pitched some areas where partisan lines are less rigid, including reforming the prison sentencing system, decreasing drug prices and rebuilding crumbling roads and bridges.