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The White House
June 01, 2009
Statement by President Obama on Chrysler
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2009
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama made the following statement.
"The decision by Judge Gonzalez of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to approve the Chrysler sale transaction paves the way for the new Chrysler to successfully emerge from bankruptcy as a new, stronger, more competitive company for the future. Only a month ago, this great American company’s very future was in doubt. Now, as a result of a substantial commitment by the U.S. government, and tough sacrifices from all stakeholders involved, Chrysler has a new lease on life. We said this process would be completed quickly and efficiently, and that’s exactly what has been accomplished today. Tens of thousands of American jobs will be saved as a result of this extraordinary effort."
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