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GOVERNOR RILEY FIRES BACK AT CRITICS AT ENTERPRISE ROTARY CLUB

By: Import User

Updated: January 7, 2009

Governor Bob Riley addressed the Rotary Club of Enterprise yesterday, but his message was for people all across the state. He says that some people are upset with the way he is runnig Alabama. Governor Riley says that he is proud of Alabama and people around the country are taking notice. He feels the next step is to look to the next generation. Governor Riley said that criticism means he is doing something right. Just as Alabama has the most productive work force, Governor Riley says Alabama can catch up in other areas, like education...but he says that will only happen if Alabamaians make fundamental attitude changes. The Governor says that he is confident in Alabama`s future because of small victories. A recent survey says that this state is the largest creator of jobs in the southeast.

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