Mayor Karl Dean on Liberadio(!), Monday, 5/18/09:
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In March of this year, Reverend Henry Blaze of Progressive Baptist Church, Reverend Judi Hoffman of Edgehill United Methodist Church, Bishop Jerry Maynard of Cathedral of Praise, Rev. Jay Vorhees of Antioch United Methodist, and Councilman Rev. Jerry Maynard (along with the support of more than 50 other Nashville clergy) gathered at Watson Grove Baptist Church to address the looming financial crisis that threatens the hospital. Below are their remarks.

Bishop Jerry Maynard, pastor of Cathedral of Praise, on the moral implications of not supporting Metro General:
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Councilman Rev. Jerry Maynard on the moral and spiritual obligation we have as a city to offer the services provided by Metro General:
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Rev. Judi Hoffman, pastor of Edgehill United Methodist Church, on the importance of Metro General to Meharry Medical College:
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Rev. Jay Vorhees, pastor of the Antioch United Methodist Church, relates Metro General to the English Only fight and the hospitality of the city:
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Today’s rally for Metro General begins at 4:30 PM, immediately before the budget hearings begin, on the steps of the Metro Courthouse. The purpose is to show support for the hospital by speaking out against cuts to services, speaking for debt forgiveness, and to “help our lawmakers see that this is an issue of importance for all Nashvillians.”