Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress of his second term:
“My fellow East Texans, thanks to President Trump, America is strong again. In tonight’s joint address, President Trump delivered a clear message of increased liberty and a promise of an abundant life for every American. His vision is simple: return power to the people and ensure that all Americans can pursue life, liberty, and happiness. In short, he made clear that the American Dream is still available.
“On November 5th, 2024, the American people made their voices heard, delivering a decisive mandate that put Republicans in control of the House, the Senate, and the White House. Since that day, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have worked tirelessly to secure our border, eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, and restore America’s leadership on the global stage.
“President Trump is delivering on his promises at an unprecedented pace. His first signed legislation, the Laken Riley Act, enforces strict penalties on illegal immigrants who break our laws. His commitment to border security has already yielded historic results. In February 2024, there were over 180,000 encounters at the southwest border. By February 2025, that number had dropped to just over 8,000—a staggering 25-fold reduction, demonstrating the power of strong leadership.
“In his first days back in office, President Trump’s cabinet nominees were confirmed at record speed, and he signed more than 100 executive orders focused on putting America first. These executive orders included declaring a national emergency at the southern border; restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship; stopping the weaponization of the federal government; and delivering emergency price relief for American families.
“President Trump is already reversing the damage caused by the Biden Administration and Democrats over the past four years—and he’s only just begun. Looking ahead, our next objective is to finalize the reconciliation process, cutting spending, reducing our deficit and national debt, saving taxpayer dollars, and growing the economy by extending the provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We cannot fail in this mission.
“With President Trump back in office, we have a true leader in the White House—one who listens to the people, leads our nation forward, and puts America and Americans first. As your Congressman, I am honored to work alongside President Trump and my Republican colleagues to fulfill the mandate the American people gave us in November.
“Our country was built on the unshakable belief in individual liberty and the unalienable rights granted to us by our Creator. Together, we will continue to inspire and build a future that our children and future generations can be proud of—a future built on hope, prosperity, and the enduring American Dream.
“Thank you for your continued support. May God bless you, your families, your businesses, and your communities. Godspeed."
Watch Congressman Moran’s full remarks HERE
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