Locke resigns Commerce post, heads to China

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Tuesday, August 02, 2011

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke formally resigned Monday and was sworn in as the country's next ambassador to China by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Locke 'While commerce secretary was one of the best jobs I've ever had, I'm excited to take on the challenge of serving as our nation's top envoy to China,' Locke said in a statement. 'I look forward to continuing my service to the American people.' Since leading the Commerce Depar...

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