Hillary Clinton: Senator Clinton Backs Local Tonawanda Push for GM Diesel Engine Manufacturing Line

May 30, 2007 -- Washington, DC - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today joined the push by local officials at Tonawanda's Powertrain Plant to secure a new diesel engine manufacturing line. In a letter to General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner, Senator Clinton praised the talent of local workers and said the new diesel line would represent a significant investment in the local economy.

"GM has a chance to show its commitment to moving diesel engine technology forward and to the local economy. This new line would mean a boost for the Tonawanda facility and would keep local jobs in the community where they are needed. I hope that the GM executives agree that this is the right thing to do," Senator Clinton said.

Below is a copy of Senator Clinton's letter -

May 30, 2007

Mr. G. Richard Wagoner, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
General Motors Corporation
Mail Code 482-C39-B50
300 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48265

Dear Mr. Wagoner:

I would like to commend you for General Motor's (GM) dedication in bringing diesel fuel technology to more vehicles in its fleet. As you know, there are tremendous benefits to diesel engine technology, and I believe that it is a critical step toward moving the auto industry forward.

With that in mind, I write in strong support of the efforts to secure the production of GM's 4.5 liter diesel engine at the GM Engine Plant in Tonawanda, New York. The men and women who work at this facility are among the most talented and industrious in the entire auto manufacturing industry as evidenced by their annual output of 1 million engines per year. Moreover, securing the production of the new diesel engine at the Tonawanda plant would only reinforce the strong investment GM has made in this facility and would highlight GM's commitment to its workers there.

It is my understanding that there is strong and nearly universal support from labor, management and the local and state elected officials in ensuring that the Tonawanda plant secures this new production line. In adding my voice to this effort, I welcome the opportunity to work with you and your management team to ensure that the advantages of locating the 4.5 liter diesel engine production at the Tonawanda plant are fully recognized.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Source: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton

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