[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[February 25, 1992]
[Page 312]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on General Motors Plant Closings

February 25, 1992
    The White House made no attempt whatsoever to influence General 
Motors' decision over which plants to close and which plants to keep 
open. The White House considers such matters to be internal corporate 
decisions.
    The President is very much aware of the human costs associated with 
these tough economic times. This recent plant closing announcement 
underscores the critical importance of the Congress acting promptly on 
the President's economic growth package before the March 20 deadline set 
down in the President's State of the Union Address.