Crapo Statement on Lutnick Confirmation

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 51-45, Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce:

“Howard Lutnick as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce will bring decades of economic expertise to the agency tasked with advising President Trump on various policies to stimulate growth and innovation and safeguard our nation’s economic security.  He led Cantor Fitzgerald out of its tragic losses from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, rebuilding the company in the face of tremendous adversity.  Under Trump’s direction for Lutnick to help lead the Administration’s trade agenda, he will play a vital role in securing real, meaningful negotiations for improved market access globally for Idaho producers.”

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