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REACTIONS
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Diane Sauer of Diane Sauer Chevy was at unveiling on new Cruze 8-21.
REACTIONS
What they said
As the owner of a business it means a lot to me because this is a key day. As a dealership owner, I couldn’t be more pleased that there’s a new car here with a bow tie on the front of it.”
Diane Sauer
Owner, Diane Sauer Chevrolet in Warren
“Today’s announcement means that Ohio workers will manufacture a vehicle that meets America’s needs. This move will strengthen the economy of the Mahoning Valley and lessen our dependence on foreign oil. This is the perfect example of manufacturing policy done right. ”
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GM Lordstown plant Manager John Donahoe
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
D-Ohio
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Congressman Tim Ryan
“I’m proud to report to you that Lordstown remains alive, well and growing stronger.”
John Donahoe, Lordstown GM plant manager
“A decade from now we’ll look back on the turnaround in the Mahoning Valley and we’ll say, ‘Today is the day the Mahoning Valley turned the corner.’”
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Dave Green,United Auto Workers Local 1714 president
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan
“The contract [with GM that included concessions] wasn’t very popular, but it’s paid off. We surely wouldn’t be standing here today” without it.
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Ed Peper, GM North American vice president of Chevrolet
Dave Green,United Auto Workers Local 1714 president
“We have a proud heritage and a promising future. We look forward to an outstanding future together.”
Ed Peper,
GM North American vice president of Chevrolet
“The Mahoning Valley, the great Mahoning Valley, has a great tradition of pride, determination and resilience.”
Ted Strickland,
Ohio governor