“I am extremely disappointed that Boeing has decided to move to South Carolina, but I believe now is not the time to blame anyone.

“With Boeing right next door to the 21st District, I’m very concerned about the loss of jobs to our area.

“Boeing started in 1917 and supplied America with planes to win World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. From there they grew to be an established part of our state and its economy and I am proud to live in the state that made this possible.

“Now that the decision is made, I wish them well. We need to continue to work together and make sure Washington remains a great industry for airplanes.”