Senator Marshall: President Trump Delivered a Message of Hope, America is Turning the Corner
Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax and Bloomberg TV to React to the State of the Union
Washington – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Bloomberg and Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s State of the Union address, tariffs, reconciliation, Department of Homeland Security funding, Iran, and Dr. Casey Means’ nomination to serve as Surgeon General.
Click here to watch Newsmax and here to watch Bloomberg.
On President Trump’s State of the Union address:
“Winning, winning, and more winning, that was the vibe I got last night. On my right side, people were excited to be there; they were jumping up and down. Please, Mr. President, more winning for us.”
“The telling moment of the whole night was when the President said, ‘Stand with me if you think the primary job of the American government is to protect American citizens.’ And when they wouldn’t stand up for that, I think the night was over. First and foremost, my job as a father, as a grandfather, and as a U.S. Senator is to provide for the safety and security of my family.”
“The President was very compassionate last night and very empathetic. Because of inflation for four years, we saw housing prices, health care costs, property insurance, and childcare go up 50%. We are in a deep, deep hole, but we’ve stopped the digging, and we’re starting to climb out. President Trump was saying, ‘Here’s the way to climb out of this hole.’ This is why he’s there, he’s helping show us the light.”
“President Trump’s policies are working, and Republicans just need to stay true. We need to stay true to the cause and keep working to bring down the cost of living. Things are going to be just fine.”
“Real wage growth was up $1,400 per job over inflation last year. Gas prices are coming down. Rent has declined for six months in a row – the lowest in four years. I think the President showed empathy and offered real optimism. Last year we set the table, this year it’s the banquet.”
On tariffs and trade:
“There’s always tension between the branches of government, that’s how the Founders designed it. But Congress has given the President certain authorities. What we know is inflation is in check, and tariffs helped negotiate ten trade deals with key partners.”
“They’ve also been used geopolitically, encouraging countries like India to buy American oil instead of Russian oil. For agriculture, tariffs have helped level the playing field. China recently doubled its soybean purchases from us. That only happens when we’re competitive with Brazil.”
“President Trump has used these tariffs to negotiate strong trade deals, specifically on value-add products. The American farmer makes money is when we turn corn into beef, when we turn sorghum into ethanol, that type of thing. So, these trade deals we’ve done are definitely prioritizing those value-add products.”
On reconciliation and lowering costs:
“I do see a path forward, and I’m working toward it. The President wants us focused on lowering the cost of living – housing, healthcare, childcare, insurance.”
“Healthcare is my specialty. We’re looking at codifying Trump Rx policies, reining in pharmacy benefit managers, and advancing our Price Transparency Bill so families know the cost of care upfront. We believe competition could lower healthcare costs by $1,000 a month for a family.”
“Unfortunately, the only way we’re going to get this done, I’m afraid, is through reconciliation. Heck, we may have to even finish the Farm Bill through reconciliation. I think my friends across the aisle are pretty dug in that they’re not going to get President Trump any win.”
On Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for Surgeon General:
“She’s going to have an incredible opportunity to be a spokesperson. Her focus will be on Making America Healthy Again. She’s going to focus on what real nutrition looks like — quality nutrition, getting away from processed foods, reducing environmental toxins, and decreasing toxins in our food as well. I think there’s a growing swell of people out there, and they’re typically young moms and dads and a lot of grandmothers, who want to make sure that their kids are healthier. Much like when I was growing up, the Surgeon Generals led the cause to stop smoking, and then Dr. Koop helped us get through the AIDS crisis as well. So, I think this is a great moment. If we have 70 80% of Americans with a chronic disease of some sort, very much impacted by nutrition and a lack of exercise, we need to be focused on that side of healthcare. She’ll do a great job with it.”
On Department of Homeland Security funding:
“March 3rd is the first day that the TSA folks will be missing a paycheck. That’s next week, March the 3rd. And I’m going to expect to see very much of some type of a Schumer viral syndrome that day, that people are staying home because Chuck Schumer won’t pay them.”
“Chuck Schumer and President Trump are going to reach a deal eventually. I think it’s going to come from the outcry of the American people, saying, look, we don’t like standing in line trying to get onto our airplanes, that type of thing. So maybe next week we’ll see some movement. I sure hope so.”
On the Iran situation:
“Well, let’s go back to President Trump’s words, he said, ‘First and foremost, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.’ The President has drawn the red line. Iran has seen what happens if they cross that red line. I think President Trump is preparing for a battle, but he’s really trying to project peace through strength right now. The last thing that President Trump would want to do is tip off our foes on what the next plan is. Chuck Schumer, I don’t think he spent any time in the military and I just don’t know if he has an appreciation for how important that element of surprise is and keeping your enemies guessing.”
“I do have confidence in our military. I’m not scared, I’m not worried, I think that we’ve got this under control. But, I’m not going to underestimate Iran working hand-in-glove with China, Russia, and North Korea.”
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