Kingston Slams Obama Administration’s Hypocrisy on Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

Congressman ‘shocked and bewildered’ by Presidents failure to support project after touting it on the campaign trail

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) released the following statement following the Obama Administration’s failure to fund construction of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project in its budget request:

“I am shocked and bewildered at the Obama Administration’s continued stonewalling of this vital project for our economy. To tout this project on the campaign trail, talk about it on the Tonight Show, and then to hide behind the bureaucracy when it’s time for action is hypocrisy beyond the pale.”

“Just six weeks ago, President Obama himself signed legislation that cleared any remaining hurdles for the project to move forward. There is no doubting the law or legislative intent of Congress on this project: it is time for construction and for the federal government to meet its obligations.”

“Today’s announcement is one more example of the Obama Administration ignoring the law and shows just how callus, cynical, and disingenuous its political arm has become. No wonder Vice President Biden snuck in and out of Atlanta refusing to speak to the public.”

“I will not rest until we get this project underway and see its benefit realized for the people of Georgia and the people of this country.”