FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 14, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290


Gov. Matt Blunt Statement on Chrysler Announcement

JEFFERSON CITY– Gov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on the purchase of Chrysler by Cerberus Capital Management:

“I spoke this afternoon with Frank Fountain the Senior Vice President for DaimlerChrysler who assured me that notwithstanding this announcement all investments in Missouri will continue. My primary concern has been, is and will be the stability of these important Missouri jobs. I look forward to working with the new management company to support our workers.”


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