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February 12, 2012

Why Job Creators Skip Illinois

Doug Oberhelman, Chicago Tribune


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Caterpillar Inc. has deep roots in Illinois. Over the years we've employed tens of thousands of Illinoisans, including the 23,000 working here today. My roots in Illinois are also deep. I attended public schools here, went to college in Decatur and I've spent the bulk of my career in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois is Caterpillar's home, and it is my home.

I'm pleased to be part of Gov. Pat Quinn's new export council, which I hope will help Caterpillar and other Illinois companies increase exports, which support so many jobs.

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