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**Cha** · 03-08-2011, 09:42 PM

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Locke is the first Chinese-American to be Secretary of Commerce. The former two-term governor of Washington state, Locke’s father and maternal grandfather emigrated from China to Seattle. As a partner in the Seattle office of the international law firm, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Locke co-chaired the firm's China practice.

“The president asked him to take this job because Locke had the experience and relationships necessary to take on this key post,” a senior administration official tells ABC News. “With more than two decades of experience dealing with China, Gary Locke has forged important relationships with China’s top political leadership. There is simply no one better positioned to advocate for American interests there and build on a bilateral relationship critical for the 21st century.”

The official says that “as a Pacific Rim governor and Commerce Secretary he helped lead an historic increase in trade with China. As Commerce Secretary, Locke has delivered on the president’s goal of doubling U.S. exports in the next five years (up 17 percent in 2010), led the push for patent and export control reforms and presided over a Census count that came in 25 percent under budget – returning more than $2 billion to the Treasury.”

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http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/...china.html

This sounds like the coolest ever to me! Now they'll have to get someone who will be excellent for Commerce Secretary.

**SeattleGirl** · 03-08-2011, 10:38 PM

Congrats again to my former Governor! I'm sure he will do an excellent job in his new capacity!

**Cha** · 03-08-2011, 11:05 PM

(03-08-2011 10:38 PM)Punky Wrote: Congrats again to my former Governor! I'm sure he will do an excellent job in his new capacity!

I thought of you, Punky, when I was posting this....isn't that neat! Ambassador Locke..what a journey he's made. Love Ya

**SeattleGirl** · 03-08-2011, 11:22 PM

(03-08-2011 11:05 PM)Cha Wrote:
(03-08-2011 10:38 PM)Punky Wrote: Congrats again to my former Governor! I'm sure he will do an excellent job in his new capacity!
I thought of you, Punky, when I was posting this....isn't that neat! Ambassador Locke..what a journey he's made.

Yes he has, Cha! Bounce

**PoliticalTiger** · 03-09-2011, 01:05 AM

It's a communist conspiracy! At least I'm sure that will be the right wing talking points!

**Hekate** · 03-09-2011, 01:13 AM

Prez Obama just seems to have the capacity to make impressive choices for filling vital posts. This is great.

**Willinois** · 03-09-2011, 02:35 PM

This is the second top notch person Obama has put in that position. He obviously takes it very seriously.