Governor Blunt Statement on St. Louis Chrysler Plant Closing

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

June 30, 2008

Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290


JEFFERSON CITY- Gov. Matt Blunt issued the following statement on todays Chrysler announcement:

"I am very disheartened by Chryslers announcement and my primary concern is for the workers and the families affected by this decision. We pledge our support for them through the challenging times ahead.

"The U.S. Congress needs to get serious about addressing our national energy policy before more American workers lose their jobs. We should be using natural resources available in our country including exploring for oil in the ANWR and offshore all of which can be done in an environmentally-sensitive way.

"Congress should listen to the concerns of Americans and support efforts to increase our energy supply so we can support American jobs and alleviate the pain Missourians are feeling at the pump."