U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state focused on addressing what she called "opportunity inequality" as she gave the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech.
She said Obama is focused instead on inequalities in income, and that his administration's policies are widening the gap between where people's lives stand now and where they want to
The congresswoman said Republicans have plans to add jobs without increasing government spending, and to improve education and training programs to better prepare people for the workforce.
She also said Republicans want to let workers keep more of their paychecks through lower taxes, and more affordable energy and healthcare.
She also briefly highlighted a desire to address the nation's immigration system, saying reforms must begin by securing the country's borders.