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.”
Some, like Senator Gregg saw through it and couldn't reconcile his views and the wrong headed Obama and his minions in Congress. May God help us.
Is this a good thing? As much as I disliked him leaving the Senate...I felt reassured having Republican eyes on the inside regarding the census.
Policy differences - I just heard on the radio. Sorry Barry, you really aren’t the bipartisan savior.
Doesn't matter. Once again, it shows Obama has no ability to keep his house in order. The Great Unifier and all that...
Let’s Roll!
They knew Gregg would be fair in the Census count but Rahman Noodle Emmanuel, Commie thug, will not be.
Taking the census away probably convinced him that he was being played for a fool.
Paging all the folks who rely on an accurate count: Speak up now...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Judd Gregg said on Thursday he is withdrawing as President Barack Obama’s nominee to be Commerce secretary.
“We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy,” the New Hampshire senator said in a statement.
Hannity, not exactly the sharpest drawer in the knife. There, that makes more sense to me.
In other words, Barry lied to me about my terms of employment. Thanks but no thanks.
Exactly... The MSM was touting bi-partisan support... On the basis of 3 disgusting Lib GOPers...
What? Did he finally figure out that he was just gonna be a stooge? A fall-guy? I could have told him that, in fact I did.. lol But be that as it may, I am DAMN glad the guy has seen the light!
” Some, like Senator Gregg saw through it and couldn’t reconcile his views and the wrong headed Obama and his minions in Congress. “
Didn’t Judd ‘Abstain’ in the Porkulus vote, because he wanted to show ‘loyalty’ to his new master??
Hmmmmm....
Could be some serious fireworks coming up in the next go-around.... (Wouldn’t that be interesting??)
One of the reasons for withdrawing was that Obama had pulled the Census from the responsibility of the Commerce Department - so Gregg would have had no ability to keep an eye on anything.
The problem is that 0be wants to rule.
Barry has lied to the American people regarding the terms of his employment by the American people....e
“Gregg should have some interesting comments in coming days.”
Yes, wonder if he has any inside-information on the Rhino 3!!
hah! That’s one for the Gipper, for sure! :O)
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