Missouri GOP head: 2011 was "incredibly productive and historic session"

Lloyd Smith, Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party, released the following statement on the completion of the 2011 legislative session:


Perhaps he was watching a different legislative session than the rest of us, but Missouri Republican Party Lloyd Smith issued the following statement today following the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session:

“We commend the Missouri General Assembly for an incredibly productive and historic session. Republicans, who hold overwhelming majorities in both chambers, showed tremendous leadership and a willingness to reach across the aisle, engaging in a healthy debate over the issues that matter most to Missourians. Thanks to their leadership, Missourians will benefit from the passage of common-sense legislation to create jobs, balance the budget without a tax increase, secure our elections, and protect the unborn, among many other things. We are especially proud that Republicans and Democrats set aside their differences and joined together to override a gubernatorial veto of a redistricting proposal for the first time in state history.”