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Caucus Press Release: WILKINS' STATEMENT ON NOMINATION TO SERVE AS AMBASSADOR TO CANADA
Apr 27, 2005
House Speaker David H. Wilkins
Speaker Wilkins next faces Senate confirmation
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBIA -- Speaker David H. Wilkins issued the following statement today regarding the President's announcement that Wilkins is his nominee for Ambassador to Canada:
"First and foremost, I thank President Bush for his confidence in nominating me for this important post. I am deeply honored by his nomination.
"I have served the people of the great state of South Carolina for 25 years and every second of it has been a labor of love.
"Susan and I are truly excited about this incredible privilege.
"As I begin to think about ending this chapter of my life and writing a brand new one, it is with profound gratitude for all the blessings in my life.
"If confirmed by the United States Senate, I pledge to work every bit as hard in my new post as I have as a South Carolina lawmaker. My highest goal is to bring honor to my country and to the nation of Canada."
For More Information:
Christy Cox
Chief-of-Staff
Office of the Speaker
South Carolina House of Representatives
(803) 734-3125
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