Eva M. Clayton: “We create jobs through promoting trade. By maintaining an effective marketing promotion program, we can more effectively…”

“We create jobs through promoting trade. By maintaining an effective marketing promotion program, we can more effectively compete globally. Export promotion programs are producing unprecedented gain. The balance of trade deficit compels us to take a close look at American trade policy and at the institution responsible for carrying out those policies. But we should not ignore the fact that the best opportunity for growth in America lies beyond the borders of the United States. There are some who question the wisdom of investing in global competition; whether we should continue the Export-Import Bank. I think that questioning is really shortsighted. There is much to be had. Look at the Pacific Rim, where two-thirds of the world's commerce flows. How can we ignore that? Look at China. One and a half billion citizens, potential consumers of American products, producing American jobs. Look at India, where people buy products and services, with a middle class larger than the United States. We cannot ignore that. America must be involved in that.”