Tonight, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on President Trump's second State of the Union Address:

“Tonight, President Trump delivered a strong message calling for us all to unite behind a shared vision of American greatness. The President laid out the many accomplishments of the past two years, from comprehensive legislation combatting the opioid epidemic to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has helped so many American businesses and families.

“As we look to the year ahead, I agree with President Trump’s call for us to put the American people first and resolve the important issues facing our country. Together, we must find a solution to the border crisis that will put an end to illegal immigration, human trafficking, and the flow of drugs and crime in to the United States. And I’m thankful to the President for shining a light on the horrors of late-term abortion, something we must end. I look forward to working with President Trump as we work to achieve these shared goals on behalf of all Americans.”

Joining Congressman McHenry at tonight's State of the Union as his invited guest was Representative Jason Saine (R-97th District/Lincoln County), McHenry's representative in the NC State House.