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Honoring the Nation’s First Responders

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Blog post by Edward Parkinson, CEO, FirstNet Authority Every day, first responders across the country put their lives on the line to keep Americans safe. An estimated 4.6 million people serve as career and volunteer firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics in the United States. Their daily jobs come with extraordinary challenges that they face with bravery and dedication...

Statement from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement upon the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States: "Tonight’s confirmation of President Trump’s outstanding nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court further exemplifies this administration’s promise to protect and defend our Constitution. Justice Amy Coney Barrett‘s commitment to the...

Secretary Ross Highlights Business Strength and American Optimism in Florida

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Friday and toured a local business that has successfully overcome many challenges of doing business in the wake of COVID-19. City Furniture continued to work through the economic downturn caused by the pandemic and became an example of a successful business that contributed to September’s strong retail sales in both Florida...

Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Tour and Roundtable with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and City Furniture in Tamarac, Florida

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Introduced by Andrew Koenig, President, City Furniture. Thank you, Andrew, for the kind introduction, for the wonderful tour, and for hosting us in your beautiful showroom. My thanks also to Bob Swindell for your leadership of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and for organizing today’s discussion. Your work on behalf of GFLA’s member companies ensures your communities and businesses remain...

Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Naturalization Ceremony in Oakland Park, Florida

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Introduced by Brett R. Rinehart, Miami and Caribbean District Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Welcome everyone, and congratulations! I am deeply honored to be with you on your first day as Americans. You arrived here from 23 different nations, and now join a unique and diverse cultural tapestry, made stronger today by your part in it. We are welcoming you to our American family...

U.S. Department of Commerce Strengthens Commercial Ties and Expands Digital Attaché Program in the UAE

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To coincide with the first meeting of the new United States-United Arab Emirates Strategic Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the Department is working to conclude two memorandums of understanding with Emirati government agencies promoting foreign direct investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as the expansion of the International Trade Administration’s (ITA)...

Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the E Star Award Presentation to Palladio Beauty Group in Hollywood, Florida

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Introduced by Philip Solomon, CEO of Palladio Beauty Group Thank you, Philip, for the kind introduction and the wonderful tour. My thanks also for continuing to reach out to world markets to grow your business. Exports are critically important to our national economy. They support millions of jobs and generate innovative goods and services. Impressively, Palladio Beauty Group has successfully...