The Democratic-controlled Congress in upcoming months will focus on immigration reform, improving access to college, lowering gas and prescription drug prices, and changing direction in Iraq, Colorado’s Ken Salazar said today in his preview address to the State of the Union.
Salazar, D-Colo., gave the speech today in both English and Spanish, the first time that has occurred.
Salazar, who grew up in San Luis Valley, referred to his family when he talked about the need to improve educational opportunities.
“I am a testament to the power of a higher education,” he said in the speech. “My parents raised eight children in poor and humble circumstances. …All of their eight children became the first generation of college graduates in our family. It has transformed our lives. Everyone should have that chance.”
