Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R., Utah) spoke with National Review Online about his expectations for this evening’s State of the Union address.

As far as President Obama is concerned, Chaffetz says actions speak louder than words. “I ultimately want the president to do what he says he’s going to do,” he says. “He’ll talk a conservative game, but what will he actually sign off on doing? He has shown no propensity to want to cut the size and scope of government. He can talk about wanting to cut the debt and deficit but his actions would suggest otherwise.”

Regarding Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wis.), the “superstar from our side of the aisle” who will give the GOP response to Obama’s address, Chaffetz says: “This is a good opportunity for the American people to see Paul Ryan in action. He’s one of the most articulate and knowledgeable people on the budget.”

His thoughts on what he’d like to hear Ryan say are fairly straightforward. “With a smile on his face, I want him to give America a dose of reality,” he says. “We’re the adults in the room that are actually going to make the necessary changes.”

When asked about Rep. Michele Bachmann’s separate “Tea Party response,” Chaffetz says he hasn’t been following the matter, but adds: “I support Paul Ryan’s address.”