Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the nomination of John Fleming to serve as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. The Assistant Secretary serves as the Administrator of the Economic Development Administration, the EDA. It is the only Federal Agency focused exclusively on economic development. It works directly with communities in regions to help them build capacity for economic development based on local business conditions as well as needs. As a physician, entrepreneur, businessman, military veteran, and four-term Member of Congress, Dr. Fleming is incredibly well qualified to lead the EDA. Dr. Fleming has launched several companies, which today employ over 500 people in Louisiana. Dr. Fleming's nomination has drawn praise from numerous political, educational, and economic development leaders in his home State of Louisiana. Don Pierson, the Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, wrote: Dr. Fleming has been instrumental in the development and execution of projects, which have taken root in Northwest Louisiana and spread across the United States. He goes on to say: His experience in public policy, business and his military background serve as the right attributes for leading economic development efforts. The Environment and Public Works Committee reported Dr.…”