"Business Roundtable welcomes U.S. Senate action today confirming John Bryson as the 37th United States Secretary of Commerce. John has an impressive record of accomplishment in the private sector and a strong sense for the kind of policies we need to strengthen U.S. economic growth and job creation. He and the Commerce Department will play important roles as we all work to get the American economy back on track," said Jim McNerney, Chairman of Business Roundtable and Chairman, President and CEO of The Boeing Company.
"We look forward to working with Commerce Secretary Bryson on the issues that are so critical to ensuring a globally competitive U.S. economy, including trade, technology, intellectual property and export controls," said Business Roundtable President John Engler.
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