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Gov. Gregoire�s statement on former Gov. Gary Locke�s confirmation as commerce secretary

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2009

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today released the following statement on former Gov. Gary Locke�s confirmation as secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce:

�I am pleased to congratulate Gary on his confirmation as the nation�s next secretary of commerce. I look forward to partnering with him in his new role as we work together to save and create jobs in and increase trade opportunities for Washington state.�