July 4, 2009

Begich Statement on Resignation of Palin

From a Senator Mark Begich press release:

U.S. Senator Mark Begich released the following statement today after Governor Sarah Palin's announcement that she is resigning:

"I'm as surprised as all Alaskans by Governor Palin's decision to step down with nearly two years left in her term. There was speculation she would not seek re-election, but she gave no indication of a resignation when I met with her for 45 minutes in her Anchorage office two days ago."

"Alaska has a busy agenda ahead, and I look forward to working with Sean Parnell to accomplish the business of our state. Sean and I have a long working relationship that goes back more than 20 years. He and his wife, Sandy, were the co-chairs of my 1988 campaign for the Anchorage Assembly and we have known each other and worked together on a variety of issues ever since."

"I look forward to working with Sean as governor and the rest of the administration on the gas line, growing our economy, creating jobs for Alaskans and many other pressing issues facing our state."

Sen. Begich said he hopes to meet with Parnell in August during the Senate recess.