Congressman Paul Tonko issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s scheduled visit to General Electric in Schenectady next Tuesday, January 11th:

“I am thrilled that President Obama will be making a return trip to the 21st Congressional District. General Electric is the cornerstone of our fast growing high technology industry here in the Capital Region, which has attained a national reputation as a leader in clean energy and nanotechnology. In fact, it was recently named the third fastest growing high-tech job market in the country. This was the basis for the discussions I had with the President during his visit to Hudson Valley Community College in September of 2009.

“As the birthplace of an industrial and innovation revolution a century ago, General Electric and Schenectady combine to form an ideal backdrop for the President’s visit. The addition of the new Renewable Energy Global Headquarters and the advanced battery plant are further evidence of the role GE and the region will play in our future economy. I look forward to again welcoming President Obama to the region.”

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