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Secretary Gutierrez Testifies on Capitol Hill about Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Washington (Feb. 28)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff today testified before the full Senate Judiciary Committee on comprehensive immigration reform. Secretary Gutierrez highlighted three goals central to a successful immigration solution: national security, economic growth and American unity. (Statement)
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Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez Hails Solid Economic Growth
Washington (Feb. 28)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today released a statement on the revised fourth quarter real gross domestic product (GDP) report, which showed that the American economy grew at 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, highlighting the fact that "2006 growth is above the previous 15 year average." (Statement)
Secretary Gutierrez Discusses Need for Transition to Democracy in Cuba
Washington (Feb. 27)—At the American Enterprise Institute's “Moving toward a Free Cuba” conference, Secretary Gutierrez highlighted the desperate plight of the Cuban people and called for the focus to remain on the need for Castro’s Communist regime to change its repressive policies saying, “The people of Cuba deserve freedom, dignity and true social justice.” (Speech)
Secretary Gutierrez meets Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Washington (Feb. 26)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez (left) greets Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Patricia Espinosa (right) at the Commerce Department where they met to discuss ways of enhancing the U.S.-Mexico economic relationship and competitiveness. Two-way trade between Mexico and U.S. was $332.4 billion in 2006.
Joint Statement on Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
Ottawa (Feb. 23)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez (left) is joined by Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff (center) and Canadian Minister of Industry Maxime Bernier at the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) Ministerial Meeting. The three member nations issued a joint statement on the priorities and accomplishments of the SPP, and its efforts to further competitiveness and quality of life in North America. (Statement)
Commerce Secretary Convenes Inaugural Meeting on Measuring Innovation
Washington (Feb. 22)—Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today addressed the first meeting of the Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy Advisory Committee. Recognizing the shift to a more knowledge-based economy, the Secretary formed the panel to understand better how U.S. innovation contributes to American economic prosperity and high living standards.
Secretary Gutierrez Discusses High-Tech Trade with Business and Government Leaders from the U.S. and India
Washington (Feb. 22)—At a keynote speech to the U.S.-India High-Tech Cooperation Group, Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez discussed the importance of the trading relationship between the United States and India, noting that overall U.S. exports to India have doubled to $10.1 billion since 2003. (Speech)
Commerce Secretary and Indian Foreign Secretary Discuss U.S.-India Economic Ties
Washington (Feb. 22)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez (right) meets with Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon (left) to discuss the Bush Administration's commitment to strengthen the U.S.-India economic relationship. The Commerce Department is hosting the U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group meetings that are taking place in Washington this week.
Secretary Gutierrez Delivers Keynote on Cuba
Washington (Feb. 21)—At the Council of the Americas "Cuba After Fidel" Summit, Secretary Gutierrez said, "The United States of America is committed to helping the Cuban people... The people of Cuba deserve the same opportunity to craft their own future, design their own government and elect their own leaders." (Speech)
U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez Statement on Meeting with President of Panama Martin Torrijos
Washington (Feb. 15)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today met with President H.E. Martin Torrijos to discuss the importance of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement in developing an even stronger partnership between their countries by promoting opportunity, prosperity and economic growth. (Statement)