Berger Issues Statement on ABC Privatization

Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today made the following statement in response to Gov. Bev Perdue’s announcement that she opposes privatization of the state’s ABC system:

“I share Gov. Perdue’s concerns regarding the sustainability of revenue derived from the ABC system. Our state is facing a massive $3.7 billion budget deficit and a nearly ten percent unemployment rate. Our number one priority must be to balance the budget and foster an environment where the private sector can create jobs. I believe that we should continue to look at opportunities for privatizing governmental functions and continue to consider privatizing the ABC system. However, the decision to privatize should be a carefully considered long term policy decision and not a short term decision based on the state’s budget situation.”

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