Gina Raimondo's Opening Statement During Commerce Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Joe Biden’s nominee for commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, delivers her opening statement before the Senate Commerce Committee.
Thank you to senators Reed and Whitehouse for your friendship, support, and such kind of opening remarks. Thank you to both of you. It is an honor to come before this committee today as President Biden's nominee for the United States Secretary of Commerce. Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed talking with many of the members, I want to thank you this morning for your time and tell you how much I appreciated hearing your insights and perspectives on the important work of the Commerce Department.