WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) issued the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address:

"After four years of weakness, chaos, and decline, tonight's State of the Union reaffirmed that America is strong, prosperous, and respected under President Trump's leadership. In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has secured our borders, restored peace through strength, and delivered relief for working families through the largest tax cut in American history. In his speech recapping a historic year, the President laid out a bold, new vision for the future of America. The message was clear: the era of drift and decline i...