Gov. Patrick's statement on the State of the Union Address

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WSHM) -

Gov. Deval Patrick released the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union Address Tuesday night:

"Tonight the president proposed a plan to grow jobs and opportunity, a plan that history has proven will work. We have seen here in Massachusetts and across the country that when you invest in public infrastructure and education you create jobs, strengthen the middle class and build a better future. I am excited to work with the president to advance his growth agenda, and call on the Congress and the American public to join me in that commitment."

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