Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) released the following statement today after President Obama’s latest speech outlining his plan to return focus to the struggling economy:

“Americans need jobs, not another campaign.  While I am pleased President Obama is once again pivoting his focus back to the economy, I am disappointed that as he returns to the conversation he has failed to bring any new ideas to the table.”

“The President, who has thrown his weight behind Senate Democrats’ efforts to raise taxes, restrict gun rights, and kill the American coal industry–none of which create jobs for struggling Americans–now wants to campaign around the country scolding Congress for taking its eyes off the ball.  Well, Mr. President, I’ve never lost focus on creating jobs for Kansans or strengthening the American economy.  From lifting the boots of your regulators off the necks of small businesses to lifting the burden of Obamacare off the backs of American families, I have never stopped fighting for jobs.

“Welcome back to the jobs conversation, Mr. President.  Let’s get to work.”