Posted on 02/12/2009 1:17:04 PM PST by STARWISE
Edited on 02/12/2009 1:29:09 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
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GREGG WITHDRAWS NOMINATION FOR COMMERCE SEC
Thu Feb 12 2009 16:18:14 ET
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Senator Gregg Statement on His Withdrawal for Consideration of U.S. Commerce Secretary
Sen. Gregg stated, “I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. This was a great honor, and I had felt that I could bring some views and ideas that would assist him in governing during this difficult time. I especially admire his willingness to reach across the aisle.
“However, it has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy.
“Obviously the President requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives.
“I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position.
“As we move forward, I expect there will be many issues and initiatives where I can and will work to assure the success of the President´s proposals. This will certainly be a goal of mine.
“Kathy and I also want to specifically thank Governor Lynch and Bonnie Newman for their friendship and assistance during this period. In addition we wish to thank all the people, especially in New Hampshire, who have been so kind and generous in their supportive comments.
“As a further matter of clarification, nothing about the vetting process played any role in this decision. I will continue to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States Senate.”
Excellent!
Wow.... Let’s play Hardball!
I just heard! Hannity said he is trying to get the details.
Smart move. Let Obama pound sand.
Good. (I think...)
Must not have paid some taxes....sorry....I don’t think ANY Republican who would initially accept a post is to be trusted.
Apparently, he’s unhappy with the stimulus bill
AND
that the Census Bureau control was taken back to the WH!!
YAY ... a spine!!!!
Hopefully for all the RIGHT reasons.
Republicans playing hardball politics ? Not possible!
Steele explaining on FOX now!
Did he resign his seat on the Senate?
Hannity not exactly the sharpest knife in drawer.
Good move on his part. I think he saw that Obambi was anything but “centrist” and wasn’t going to be the token Republican in a marxist white house.
What he say?
Beliefs you can change in or some BS like that!!!!!
Withdrew based on Porkulus and census controversy.
This administration is going to be like the plague. No Republican should get anywhere near it.
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