Obama promises to "use the money for the wars" in investment and jobs in U.S.

President Barack Obama pledged today to strengthen the construction and use the money spent on wars in goals such as reducing debt and promote investment in infrastructure

At a conference of construction unions in Washington, Obama said that this sector has been hit hardest by the crisis that erupted in 2008 and asserted that "it makes sense that construction workers are without jobs when so much work to do ".

"It is time for us to use some of the money we spend on wars, we use half of it to reduce debt and the rest to build in our country," Obama said.

Obama opted to expand investment in infrastructure and take steps to ensure that the housing sector recovers from its deep crisis, while recalling that should take advantage of low interest rates to stimulate construction.

The president, who next weekend will officially begin his campaign with two separate rallies in Ohio and Virginia, criticized the lack of support from the Republican opposition in Congress to push through legislative initiatives that help the industry and create jobs.

According to the president, you need to cut red tape to speed up public works and to allow for a faster recovery of an area particularly affected by unemployment.

Obama criticized Republicans who oppose their plans for fear of public investment to increase the budget deficit, but at the same time want to cut taxes on the richest in the country.

The president also defended the role of unions and collective bargaining to create a strong and equal economy and strengthen the middle class welfare.