NAM endorses Secretary of Commerce nominee

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today welcomed President Barack Obama's nomination of Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) as Secretary of Commerce, calling Gregg a "champion of manufacturing who has consistently acted to strengthen U.S. competitiveness," according to NAM President and CEO John Engler.

"Sen. Gregg's 100 percent voting record with the NAM demonstrates that he has a true understanding of manufacturing's key role in the strength of the American economy and how to keep U.S. manufacturing globally competitive," said Engler.

"The Secretary of Commerce is critical to U.S. manufacturing with respect to international trade and innovation, " Engler noted. He said the Commerce Secretary works to open global markets, ensure compliance with U.S. trade agreements and trade laws, promote U.S. exports, foster America's innovative leadership by protecting intellectual property and promoting technology, and implement the Executive Branch's Manufacturing Initiative.

"All signs point to Sen. Gregg providing strong leadership in shaping the competitive en