RUSH SAYS QUINN MADE RIGHT DECISION IN ENDING EFFORTS TO FORCE MONTGOMERY AND CARROLL FROM UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS TRUSTEE BOARD

CHICAGO – Today U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) said Governor Pat Quinn made the right decision in ending his efforts to force two prominent University of Illinois trustees Attorney James Montgomery and Dr. Frances Carroll to resign. The governor's action comes two days after the congressman said he was against the move and would stand with the embattled trustees in their fight to remain seated.

"Governor Quinn has made the right decision," said Rush. "Attorney James Montgomery and Dr. Frances Carroll are outstanding public servants whose records are without blemish. This shows the governor will listen to the opinions of others, is reasonable and is willing to work for the good of the people of Illinois. The University of Illinois is remains one of our nation's premier institutions of higher learning and with this matter behind us it can get back to providing education and academic nurturing for our future leaders. I look forward to working with the governor in the future."

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