WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement congratulating Panasonic on the groundbreaking of its new manufacturing facility in De Soto:

“Congratulations to Panasonic and its entire leadership team for the historic groundbreaking in De Soto today. Panasonic’s decision to call Kansas home highlights our state’s talented workforce, innovative environment and quality of life. With the goal of making Kansas a destination for industry, defense, education, science, technology, engineering and innovation, we will keep the next generation, their knowledge and talent here in Kansas.”

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