Gary Locke: “There is no reason--no reason--why Democrats and Republicans cannot come together for stronger job training…”

The success of the Department of Commerce has never been more important to the success of the United States.

There has never been a more important time for this country to have strong trade partnerships around the world.

I would like to encourage you and the administration to support the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement and let us get that settled and behind us.

I intend to integrate the work of the Department of Commerce toward a strategy of knowledge, innovation and sustainable economic growth.