Minority leader releases statement about recall efforts

After hearing recall efforts against Assemblyman Anthony Adams failed, Assembly Minority Leader Sam Blakeslee released the following statement:

"The recall process should be reserved for cases of corruption, abuse of power, and malfeasance in office.

"With this recall effort behind us, Republicans will continue focusing on reforming and restructuring state government during this time of unprecedented economic and budget crisis.

"The top priority of Assembly Republicans is to restore California's economy, create jobs and balance our state's budget. Republicans must move forward united in the effort to tackle these crucial issues and prepare for the historic election in 2010."