BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Governor Robert Bentley’s Senior Political Advisor says the remarks made by former ALEA Director, Spencer Collier, “demonstrated gender bias.” You can read her full statement below:

“There is no way that man would have said what he did today about another man. He only said what he said about my professional abilities because I am a Woman. His comments were clear, demonstrated gender bias. Since 2010, I have proudly served as Governor Robert Bentley’s Campaign Press Secretary, Communications Director, Advisor, Campaign Communications Director and now Senior Political Advisor. It is an honor to serve our Governor and the people of this state. As a wife and working mother, I commute four hours a day to serve on a team committed to helping our people. Unfortunately there are still some people who are set on hindering the ability of women to work in the political arena. I am proud of what I have accomplished in my professional career. And I’m grateful for the opportunity God has given me to serve our state.”