Eva M. Clayton: “I think Ron Brown knew what the rest of us have come to understand…”

On the recordApril 16, 1996

I think Ron Brown knew what the rest of us have come to understand: that for every $1 million of export we already create here $9 million of industry. And some of us do not understand that. I for one, initially, did not have that same appreciation until I was on the Small Business Export Subcommittee and had an opportunity to work with you and others, as well as under the leadership of Ron Brown, who opened, as you say, the hope, the opportunity. And it was about vision and excitement, but also it was about the possibility if people worked together. And that is why, I think, if we are going to have this expansion and tribute to Ron Brown, it should be about us keeping that going. The greatest legacy to any of us as we leave is for someone to pick up our work and build on it and see the value of it and continue.

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Eva M. Clayton

North Carolina

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Discussing the impact of exports on small and large businesses during a tribute to Ron Brown.

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Eva M. Clayton: “I think Ron Brown knew what the rest of us have come to understand: that for every $1 million of export we already…”

Editor's note · Context