Republican leaders have sought to reduce the size of government and , therefore , generally oppose any increase in tax revenue . Note : Sen. Obama says ` ` more government '' -- and Obama 's plans -- ' ` ` hold you back '' NEW : ` ` Unconstitutionally undermining '' First Amendment rights is wrong , he said . The Speaker delivered the official Republican rebuttal to Obama 's State of the Union . He referenced his personal story as a child of immigrants , while touting GOP positions .
Note : Sen. Obama says ` ` more government '' -- and Obama 's plans -- ' ` ` hold you back '' NEW : ` ` Unconstitutionally undermining '' First Amendment rights is wrong , he said . The Speaker delivered the official Republican rebuttal to Obama 's State of the Union . He referenced his personal story as a child of immigrants , while touting GOP positions .