This is the President's vision: To recognize that our work lives – and our family lives – are inextricably linked, & if we want to improve one, then we must improve the other.
Tonight, @POTUS placed education & caregiving squarely where they should be in our national discussion.

Education and caregiving are core elements of a strong economy.

Historically, childcare and other social programs to help families haven’t been seen as crucial investments underpinning American growth and productivity. But this is a failure of perspective.

A healthy U.S. economy requires a vibrant labor market with high rates of participation. Raising U.S. rates of participation to levels comparable to those of other advanced nations requires widespread change in our labor policies.

There are many reasons for why US labor force participation lags, but an undeniable one is the lack of support for people as they raise children and care for older relatives. Funding policies that help children & families will boost labor force participation and productivity.

. @POTUS pays for these investments by addressing another historic challenge: the country’s unfair tax code. A fairer tax code in exchange for a higher quality of life for most American families?
There are some economic trade-offs that are tough calls. This is not one of them.

Read my full statement on The American Families Plan, a core part of the President's Joint Address this evening: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0151