Ambassador Kirk and President Obama Discuss the National Export Initiative at the Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference

This morning, Ambassador Kirk is appearing on a panel at the Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference to discuss strategies to grow American jobs through increased exports. President Obama will address the conference shortly.

During his remarks, the President will discuss further details of the National Export Initiative he announced during his State of the Union address. The President set the goal of doubling our exports over the next five years to keep America competitive and support the creation of two million jobs.

Watch the speech live here at 11:15 a.m. and check back for more updates.