US Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes Locke

by Mike Godfrey, Tax-News.com, Washington

26 February 2009

The US Chamber Of Commerce has pledged to work with the newly appointed Commerce Secretary, former Washington Governor Gary Locke, to jumpstart the US economy and promote trade.

CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement:

“The US Chamber welcomes the selection of Gary Locke as Commerce Secretary and shares his commitment to reviving our economy and creating jobs in America.

“Today's economic challenges are unprecedented but Locke is well prepared in at least three ways to address them: he understands the importance of trade, he has the political skills to get things done, and he has proven experience as an executive. There’s little doubt that this nominee to head Commerce is ready to hit the ground running.

“The Chamber has already worked extensively with the administration and Congress to pass the stimulus bill. The business community must continue to remain part of a successful and sustainable economic recovery. We’re ready to get to work with Governor Locke on solutions to this recession that will create jobs, restore economic growth, and ensure that America’s businesses and workers can compete around the world.”

The US Chamber Of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations.

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