"Business Roundtable commends the Senate for unanimously confirming Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as the next U.S. ambassador to China. Given the critical nature of U.S.-China relations, we need a proven leader such as Secretary Locke, who played an important role in guiding our country through difficult economic times.
"Secretary Locke's personal background and professional experience serving as a two-term governor of Washington state and leading the Department of Commerce give him a mix of credentials that will no doubt help him serve our country well in his new post.
"Our member CEOs congratulate Secretary Locke and we look forward to working with him to advance the interests of U.S. businesses and workers during such a pivotal time in U.S.-China relations," said Business Roundtable President John Engler.
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