The Huffington Post has acquired a copy of the GOP response to the State of the Union tonight presented by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

You can read an excerpt below and the full text here.

Good evening. I'm Bob McDonnell. Eleven days ago I was honored to be sworn in as the 71st governor of Virginia.  I'm standing in the historic House Chamber of Virginia's Capitol, a building designed by Virginia's second governor, Thomas Jefferson. 

It's not easy to follow the President of the United States. And my twin 18-year old boys have added to the pressure, by giving me exactly ten minutes to finish before they leave to go watch SportsCenter. 

I'm joined by fellow Virginians to share a Republican perspective on how to best address the challenges facing our nation today. 

We were encouraged to hear President Obama speak this evening about the need to create jobs. 

All Americans should have the opportunity to find and keep meaningful work, and the dignity that comes with it. 

Many of us here, and many of you watching, have family or friends who have lost their jobs. 

1 in 10 American workers is unemployed.  That is unacceptable.

UPDATE: Watch the Republican response below: