Commerce Correction

On Tuesday, President Obama announced Judd Gregg (Secretary of Commerce). “As one of the Republican Party's most respected voices and skillful negotiators, Judd is a master of reaching across the aisle to get things done,” said Obama. “He'll be an outstanding addition to the depth and experience of my economic team, a trusted voice in my Cabinet, and an able and persuasive ambassador for industry who makes it known to the world that America is open for business.”

From 1981-1989, Gregg was a United States Representative. From 1989-1993, he was Governor. Since 1993, he has been a United States Senator. “This is not a time for partisanship,” said Gregg. This is not a time when we should stand in our ideological corners and shout at each other. This is a time to govern and govern well. And therefore, when the President asked me to join his administration and participate in trying to address the issues of this time, I believed it was my obligation to say yes, and I look forward to it with enthusiasm.”

Gregg’s nomination is impressive. He epitomizes bipartisanship and compromise. He projects pragmatism and trust. Hopefully, he will possess prominence. The economic crisis requires collaborative solutions.

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