01.28.05

Cantwell Applauds News of China/Boeing Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement today after meeting with Chinese embassy and airline officials in her Washington, DC office. Cantwell congratulated the Chinese officials for the pre-sale agreement reached with China, and thanked them for the company's continued commitment to Washington state's talented workforce.

“This is a great shot in the arm for our state's economy and family-wage jobs. This is an important step toward a final deal, and I am encouraged by my discussions with Chinese officials. I look forward to working together with all parties to help finalize this deal as quickly as possible. This news is also further validation by the global marketplace that the Boeing 7E7 is a game-changing design.”

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