STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - MARK SANFORD, GOVERNOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Contact: Joel Sawyer: 803-734-2100
Gov. Sanford Issues Statement on Boeing Announcement
Columbia, S.C. - July 7, 2009 - Governor Mark Sanford today issued the following statement on Boeing’s announcement that they will purchase Vought Aircraft Industries’ North Charleston facility:
“Boeing’s announcement today is a real testament to the dedicated work of our economic development teams at the state and local levels, and it’s also a testament to the workforce and business climate of South Carolina that a world-class company like this is choosing to expand its presence here,” Gov. Sanford said.
“This in many ways has been a project years in the making, and accordingly I would give credit to former Secretary of Commerce Bob Faith and his team for their pursuit of the original $560 million investment. In that same vein, I’d give real credit to Joe Taylor and his current team at Commerce for the way they’ve continued to cultivate this business relationship.”
“Our administration is equally committed to doing whatever we can to help Boeing succeed and grow in our state,” Gov. Sanford said.
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Bad News:
“The ACC has shifted its baseball championship from Myrtle Beach to Durham in 2011 and 2013, acting on objections to South Carolina’s prominent display of the Confederate flag.”
Can’t imagine why “Michelle Obama’s relatives” would object.
Question, if Obama wanted to give a speech at Katon Dawson’s country club, would they allow it? Just wondering how those things work at a whites only club.
“Myrtle Beach’s bid included a letter of support from U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., the House’s No. 3 Democrat. ”
He doesn’t care. Why do you?
I certainly don’t care. On the contrary, I think it’s fantastic. Fly your Confederate flag high. It suits you well.
Palmetto,
You ignored my country club question. How would that work?
You cared enough to write about it on a post that has nothing to do with it. If you want to know how things work at Katon Dawson’s country club, then ask him.
Palmetto,
Just thought you and/or the good senator would have an understanding of whites-only rules. I don’t have Dawson’s ear, but I am sure he is a good ole buddy of Bryant’s.
Plus, you are practically Thomas Jefferson with your understanding of the Constitution and law. I assumed you were familiar with civil rights law there in sovereign SC. I didn’t mean to make you get your dander up.
You’re jerking again.