Gina Raimondo
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Gina Marie Raimondo is an American politician and venture capitalist serving as the 75th governor of Rhode Island since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on economic development and job creation during her tenure. Raimondo previously served as the state's treasurer, where she implemented pension reforms aimed at addressing Rhode Island's unfunded pension liabilities. Her leadership has been characterized by efforts to improve the state's economy and education system.
I think that elevation would be critical, a proper Assistant Secretary, confirmed by the Senate, with proper staff.
We need to make this stuff in America so we are not as dependent on other countries.
Investing in offshore wind is a huge opportunity to put Americans back to work while, as you say, you know, fighting climate change.
I believe and testify to you today that the consequences will be devastating.
I applaud President Biden's leadership on this issue. He is very focused on supply chains.
It is time to bring them back, because not only is it millions of jobs for American people, but there is a link between national security and economic security.
We expect, very soon, to be getting this money out the door, both the--particularly the $750 million for travel and tourism.
I will commit to you today to call Ali Mayorkas again today and raise the concern, and to continue to raise the concern in the administration.
We are already hard at work putting together our plans in anticipation of potentially receiving $52 billion for semiconductor supply chain.
We are trying to get the money to where it is needed most and where people were hardest hit.
There's no way $50 billion is enough. We hope to turn the $50 billion into three or four times that.
Businesses want to be and people want to live in places with first-class infrastructure.
It's absolutely vital that we include schools and libraries in the rebuilding.
The President's Jobs Plan calls for all Americans to have access to high-quality affordable broadband.





