President Barack Obama spoke at Reynolds Coliseum to discuss his plans for the American Jobs Act Wednesday afternoon.

Focusing his comments on job creation for the middle class, the president brought his campaign to pass the American Jobs Act to Raleigh, echoing many comments he’s made in the past week to ‘pass this jobs bill.’

The president said he considered RTP an example of successful job infrastructure and spoke of how its model can revive the American economy.

The American Jobs Act, which the president presented to a joint session of Congress Sept. 8, intends to cut taxes for economic development in the small business sector. 

The president cited issues college students face like uncertain employment, loans and debt.

“That’s what the students are thinking about,” Obama said. “We can do that if we can finally get Washington to act…to start worrying more about your jobs.”

The president mentioned tax cuts and business incentives to stimulate middle class growth, including, a $1,300 tax cut for the “typical” citizen of North Carolina, 19,000 new jobs for construction workers in-state and expedited payments to small businesses receiving aid.

However, the crux of the visit focused on the president selling the bill, inciting the crowd to pass this bill.

Chancellor Randy Woodson said he believes it’s fitting for the president to choose the University to discuss job development.

“From our founding 125 years ago, N.C . State has a proud tradition of economic development,” Woodson said. “We educate students…and we create new jobs.”

The president discussed similar topics in his speech Tuesday in Columbus, OH, including job creation, tax cuts, infrastructure overhaul and cuts in government spending.

After giving his speech in Raleigh, the president promptly left for Washington.