COLUMBIA, SC – U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett, Republican candidate for Governor, today released the following statement regarding the state’s October unemployment figures announced this morning by the Employment Security Commission:
“Today’s numbers are staggering, disappointing and disheartening. We cannot allow ourselves to become overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the situation and lose sight of the fact that behind every cold unemployment statistic is the face of a South Carolinian struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table.
“The impact of joblessness can be felt in all aspects of our society. But, despite the challenges, South Carolinians will not be deterred. I believe in this state. I believe in its people, and I know that with the grace of God we can overcome any challenge put before us.
“Today can be a turning point for South Carolina. Not as Republicans, not as Democrats but together as a coalition of the willing we can unite behind the common goal of re-establishing our state as the South’s leader in economic development and job creation. We will create a climate for commerce where competition thrives and where entrepreneurship is encouraged. And together, we will build a state where our success is determined by our own will to succeed.”
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