Don Davis: “You can't give up 6,000 jobs and expect that we're going to…”

“They're feeling the lack of opportunities, of a real opportunity, you know, being able to work and make a living. And where I'm heading here is You can't give up 6,000 jobs and expect that we're going to grow in the east. and really be able to live and realize the American dream. And I'm not ready to give up that we can live and live the American dream in eastern North Carolina as well.” (23:55–24:02)

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