On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Governor Locke is the only Commerce Secretary nominee, to my knowledge, who has personally negotiated a fishing treaty to balance fishing and environmental interests.
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Murray highlights Locke's unique qualifications for the Commerce Secretary role.
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