Manufacturers: Americans Should Commit Ourselves to the Peaceful Expression of Our Ideas and Our Politics and to the Protection of Our Democracy
Washington, D.C. – Following events at the political rally for former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement.
“Violence should never be the answer and must be clearly condemned, along with those who would foment it. In America, we resolve our differences through our votes, not violence. While the details of today’s incident are investigated, all Americans should commit ourselves to the peaceful expression of our ideas and our politics and to the protection of our democracy. We offer our prayers for former President Trump, for the families of the innocent bystanders who lost their lives and for any others who were injured.”
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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.89 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.