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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I am very proud to recommend Gary Locke to be the next Secretary of Commerce at this important time in our Nation's history.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray expresses pride in recommending Locke for Secretary of Commerce during economic recovery.

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