Obama touts US ‘resurgence’

The U.S. has a chance to “reverse the decades-long erosion of middle-class jobs and incomes” now that the economy is undergoing a “resurgence,” President Obama argued Saturday in his weekend address.

Obama said he wanted to work with members of Congress to build on recent economic progress.

{mosads}”We just have to invest in the things that we know will secure even faster growth in higher-paying jobs for more Americans,” he said. “We have to make sure our economy, our justice system, and our government work not only for a few, but for all of us.”

But the weekly address largely echoed the upbeat assessment of the nation’s financial picture he gave at a farewell press conference on Friday — a theme the White House has increasingly stressed in recent weeks as the president looks to better define his legacy.

“The six years since the financial crisis have demanded hard work and sacrifice on everyone’s part,” Obama said. “But as a country, we have every right to be proud of what we’ve got to show for it.  More jobs.  More insured.  A growing economy.  Shrinking deficits.  Bustling industry.  Booming energy.”

Obama touted wage growth, falling gas prices, and 57 months of added jobs, and argued the country was “leading” around the world.

The president also vowed to “spend every minute of my last two years” pressing with the remainder of his agenda.