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Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement this evening on President Donald Trump's State of the Union address:

"President Trump knows the value of hard work. He understands the dignity of having a good job, and he wants people to be able to achieve a successful life. The President’s whole goal behind his infrastructure plan is creating new jobs for Americans.

"There are over six million unfilled jobs in this country, and the President knows how important it is to equip people with the skills they need to take advantage of new job opportunities and build fulfilling careers. The President is focused not only on the success of the country, but also the success of individuals.

"All education is career education, and I am proud to work with President Trump to provide Americans with the tools they need to land rewarding jobs and build a prosperous life."

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