STATEMENT FROM ALAN MULALLY ON MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS

“We are absolutely committed to delivering safe, affordable, quality, fuel-efficient vehicles that Americans want and value. Ford is delivering quality that is now on par with Honda and Toyota and our new Fusion hybrid will have better fuel mileage than the Toyota Camry hybrid. Despite our progress, the economy and the credit crisis are significant challenges that are dramatically affecting consumer demand for automobiles. Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are seeking ways to help the auto industry given these unprecedented economic challenges. We applaud their efforts and will work together with all of our nation's leaders to continue our transformation to greater fuel efficiency and to help protect jobs.”

Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company