SECRETARY OF COMMERCE M. GUTIERREZ SPEAKS ON U.S.-PANAMA BUSINESS COUNCIL, PANAMA WEEK
October 23, 2008
October 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the text of the following speech:
Thank you, Juan Sosa, and congratulations on the Council's new Southwest Chapter. I'm honored to be here with Vice President Lewis, Minister Vergara, and all of you.
Before I begin, I'd like to say a few words on the economy.
* We understand that people around the world are concerned about their financial future.
* In the United States, we to . . .
Thank you, Juan Sosa, and congratulations on the Council's new Southwest Chapter. I'm honored to be here with Vice President Lewis, Minister Vergara, and all of you.
Before I begin, I'd like to say a few words on the economy.
* We understand that people around the world are concerned about their financial future.
* In the United States, we to . . .