Kincannon

Greenspan

Barreto

Kiplinger

Chao

Herrera

Marin

Rukeyser

Landefeld

Transcripts and Audio Files

Louis Kincannon, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

"With over 22 million businesses, and a thousand different industries, America needs to track its economic progress.

"Hello, I'm Louis Kincannon, Director of the Census Bureau.

"Right now, the Census Bureau is conducting the Economic Census, which describes the economy from the national to the local level. It helps shape the way we, as a country, do business. If your business receives a form, it's important to complete and return it promptly. America needs your numbers."

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Alan Greenspan, Chairman, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

"The Economic Census is indispensable to understanding America's economy."

(Announcer: That's Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.)

"It ensures the accuracy of the statistics we rely on for sound economic policy and for successful business planning."

(Announcer: Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau is sending its 2002 Economic Census to five million businesses. If your business received an Economic Census in the mail, please complete it and mail it back promptly. America needs your numbers.)

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Hector Barreto, Administrator, Small Business Administration

"As a small businessman myself, I've learned that, if you listen to your customers, they will tell you what they need to succeed.

"Hello, I'm Hector Barreto, Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

"Right now, the U.S. Census Bureau is sending its 2002 Economic Census to five million businesses. It asks for essential information about America's businesses. Make sure the voice of small business is heard. Complete your 2002 Economic Census. America needs your numbers."

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Knight Kiplinger, Editor in Chief, Kiplinger Letter

"Hello, I'm Knight Kiplinger, Editor-in-Chief of the Kiplinger Letter.

"I would like to tell you why participation in the Economic Census is a matter of great self interest to you as a business executive or owner. American business executives must have accurate information about the U.S. economy to look ahead and make important business plans. Millions of businesses in thousands of different industries are now receiving an Economic Census form. Please complete your Economic Census promptly. America needs your numbers. "

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Elaine Chao, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor

"The Census Bureau is mailing the 2002 Economic Census to businesses all across the country.

"I'm Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor.

"The Census is a key part of several key productivity measures produced by our Bureau of Labor Statistics. Your help is essential for keeping an accurate pulse of our economy, making business decisions, and creating new jobs. If you received an Economic Census form, please make sure it gets filled out and mailed. America needs your numbers."

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George Herrera, President and CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

"Small businesses can use the Economic Census to define markets, guage the competition and attract investment.

"Hello, I'm George Herrera, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

"The U.S. Census Bureau is currently mailing out Economic Census forms to more than five million businesses across the country. If you are among those called upon to complete a form, look at it as an opportunity. This is a chance to contribute to the information that all businesses, including yours, will use in the years to come. America needs your numbers."

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Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States

"Financial education has become a lifelong tool which will ensure that people build for the future, and especially for their retirement.

"Hello, I'm Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States.

"The U.S. Census Bureau is currently conducting the 2002 Economic Census. The Economic Census is vital for understanding our economy and our nation's financial framework. If your business received an Economic Census form, please fill it out and mail it in. America needs your numbers."

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Louis Rukeyser, Host of CNBC's Wall Street

"Reliable information is the basis for economic success for all Americans.

"I'm Louis Rukeyser, host of CNBC's Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street, and editor of the monthly Louis Rukeyser Newsletters, with a special word for businesses that have been asked to take part in the Economic Census.

"The U.S. Census Bureau conducts it every five years, to make sure everyone can know what is really happening in business. So if you want your experiences to count, be sure to join the count."

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Steven Landefeld, Director, Bureau of Economic Analysis

"It’s important that each business return its Economic Census form.

"I’m Steve Landefeld, Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and I’m talking about the 2002 Economic Census.

"The U.S. Census Bureau is mailing out 5 million to businesses across the country. These forms ask for information about business activity during 2002. Without this information, we can’t accurately inform you, America’s business leaders, about U.S. economic growth and international trade. Complete your 2002 Economic Census. America needs your numbers."

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