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ALBANY, N.Y. -- Congressman Paul Tonko said he believes in the goals President Obama laid out in his speech.

"I thought it was a bold vision that the President put before Congress and all of America. And it is one that believes in American manufacturing. I think our best days in manufacturing lie ahead of us. They require investment in all sorts of high tech, cutting edge opportunities and skills development of higher education for the work force. Putting that package together is an important element in our comeback with the economy. We can't just be a service center economy. So I think his emphasis on manufacturing was welcome news to our eyes," said Congressman Tonko.

Tonko also said jobs and economic security are his most important priority. He feels the country's economic strength of the country has roots in innovation.