Regarding UAW president Ron Gettlefinger’s attack on the auto industry in Alabama earlier today, here’s the statement U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby’s press office sent me on Shelby’s behalf:

While facing lean times, the American automotive industry is alive and well.  It’s just no longer based in Detroit.  As a right-to-work state, Alabama continues to attract numerous new companies to make investments in our state. Successful businesses recognize that Alabama has a tremendous workforce and is a smart place to do business.

As is his nature, Shelby took the high road with Gettelfinger.

But I think you can read between the lines.