WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after DuPont announced this morning that it would soon eliminate approximately 1,700 Delaware-based positions.
“This is a devastating day for the state of Delaware, and my prayers are with the thousands of families who received this incredibly difficult news today. These families are our neighbors and our friends, and this news is nothing short of heartbreaking.
“As everyone in Delaware knows, DuPont has been a central part of our state's identity for generations. DuPont has been more than just a source of jobs. It has also been a source of pride and a symbol of Delaware’s unique history of innovation and public service.
“Many Delawareans, including me, have feared that a day like this would come, and now, more than ever, we need to work together to ensure the families impacted by this decision have our support and that we’re doing everything we can to put Delawareans back to work.
“As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to scrutinize the proposed merger between DuPont and Dow extremely closely. I am committed to doing everything possible to help the families impacted by this decision, fight for DuPont pensioners, and ensure that Delaware is in the best possible position to remain the home of DuPont and Dow jobs for years to come. My office is already engaged in these efforts, and is available to assist those in need. I know that despite this news, Delaware has a world-class workforce, whose skills and education rival any in our country, and I know that we can overcome these difficult new challenges.”
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