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Gov. Gregoire�s Statement on 787 Dreamliner Delay

For Immediate Release: January 16, 2008

OLYMPIA � Following Boeing�s announcement that the first flight of the new 787 Dreamliner would be delayed until about June 2008, Gov. Chris Gregoire had the following statement:

�While we all would rather see completion of the 787 Dreamliner take place sooner rather than later, we shouldn�t be surprised at delays in the development of such an innovative new airliner. I appreciate Boeing�s commitment to quality and safety.�

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