Sacramento - Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement on Governor Jerry Brown's State of the State address:

"The Governor presented a compelling argument for needed job creation measures to put Californians back to work, as well as new revenues to finishing up the hard work of putting California's fiscal house in order. He presented a comprehensive list of areas to move California forward, and my colleagues and I are looking forward to working with the Governor to achieve new progress for California."

Click the following link for a video of the Speaker's remarks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWe6K3hWPV8

Opening remarks from Speaker Pérez at today's post-SOTS address news conference. (2:25)
www.asmdc.org/audio/20120118SOTSReactPerezOpen.MP3

Speaker Pérez comments on Republican obstructionism. (1:23)
www.asmdc.org/audio/20120118SOTSReactPerez1.MP3

Speaker Pérez says voters must decide if the Governor’s proposed revenue package is the right thing to do. (:34)
www.asmdc.org/audio/20120118SOTSReactPerez2.MP3

Speaker Pérez comments on the job building value of High Speed Rail. (:52)
www.asmdc.org/audio/20120118SOTSReactPerez3.MP3

Speaker Pérez talks about the end of prison receivership. (:30)
www.asmdc.org/audio/20120118SOTSReactPerez4.MP3

CONTACT: John Vigna (916) 612-7795