Senator Bob Corker Reaction to General Motors Spring Hill Plant Idling

June 1, 2009 --WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) made the following statement today:

“I’ve spent the past 24 hours on the phone with GM officials, the auto task force, Governor Bredesen, and the local mayors and economic development officials.

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“I’m obviously very disappointed in the decision by GM officials and the administration to idle our Spring Hill plant but glad it’s idled for a period and not closed and certainly happy for the 600 Tennesseans that will remain employed. I’m saddened by the effect this will have on the many families who derive their incomes directly from the Spring Hill plant as well as the suppliers and vendors who depend on it.

“Tennessee is one of the best places in America to build cars, and Spring Hill is one of the most modern, adaptable plants in the country, so we remain hopeful that Spring Hill might be chosen to house GM’s new subcompact facility or will move back into production if the economy improves. At the same time, we will continue working with Governor Bredesen and the local community to do everything possible to ensure that the Spring Hill facility is utilized to the maximum extent possible.”

Source: Senator Bob Corker