Gregg refuses to serve our nation

OBAMA BURNED: GREGG WITHDRAWS AFTER POLICIES TOO MUCH TO STOMACH
Thu Feb 12 2009 16:18:14 ET

For Immediate Release:
Thursday, February 12, 2009

Senator Gregg Statement on His Withdrawal for Consideration of U.S. Commerce Secretary

Sen. Gregg stated, “I want to thank the President for nominating me to serve in his Cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. This was a great honor, and I had felt that I could bring some views and ideas that would assist him in governing during this difficult time. I especially admire his willingness to reach across the aisle.

“However, it has become apparent during this process that this will not work for me as I have found that on issues such as the stimulus package and the Census there are irresolvable conflicts for me. Prior to accepting this post, we had discussed these and other potential differences, but unfortunately we did not adequately focus on these concerns. We are functioning from a different set of views on many critical items of policy.

“Obviously the President requires a team that is fully supportive of all his initiatives.

“I greatly admire President Obama and know our country will benefit from his leadership, but at this time I must withdraw my name from consideration for this position.

“As we move forward, I expect there will be many issues and initiatives where I can and will work to assure the success of the President’s proposals. This will certainly be a goal of mine.

“Kathy and I also want to specifically thank Governor Lynch and Bonnie Newman for their friendship and assistance during this period. In addition we wish to thank all the people, especially in New Hampshire, who have been so kind and generous in their supportive comments.

“As a further matter of clarification, nothing about the vetting process played any role in this decision. I will continue to represent the people of New Hampshire in the United States Senate.”

Radioman comment: The major flaw of this Republican in refusing to serve his president and his country when asked to do so is his political view that he must agree with all the president's views. What idiocy! So no one should serve our country when asked unless he agrees with the current president in all his major views? This guy should only have needed to agree with his president in matters affecting his job, namely as COMMERCE SECRETARY!

Shame on him. Shame on the mindset that allows a citizen to refuse to serve his country for partisan political reasons! This is one of the very things Obama would like to bring an end to. This divided crap from partisan politicians! Its been my view since the Clinton impeachment that a great many Republicans have proven themselves not suitable to govern--hence I am not surprised they were defeated so resoundingly last November.