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Giannoulias: Let’s get back to work
Statement from Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias
The Illinois Senate took the appropriate and responsible step to unseat the Governor who squandered his opportunities to help the people of Illinois and flagrantly abused his power for personal gain.
The former Governor’s tenure was marred by ethical abuses, political infighting, legislative gridlock and grandstanding at the great expense of people in need.
But today marks a new beginning. For the first time in six years, we will have a Governor who values collaboration over combativeness and public service over lip service.
You can characterize the former Governor’s problems and legal issues many ways. But more than anything, the events during the past month have served as a distraction from the business of the state.