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Gary Locke: “The central mission of the Department of Commerce could not be more straightforward: helping American businesses become…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
The central mission of the Department of Commerce could not be more straightforward: helping American businesses become more competitive so they put more people back to work.
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Gary Locke

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Locke emphasizes the Department of Commerce's focus on boosting business competitiveness and job creation.

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