We are committed to expanding trade and multiplying investment opportunities here in Mexico. New Jersey is the 8 th largest state economy in the United States. We are the 5 th leading state in foreign investment. Clearly, with numbers like these, we value our trading partnership with Mexico and want it to expand. And you have my promise that New Jersey will make every effort to continue the partnership we've formed.
New Jersey is committed to keeping the door wide open.
We are solidly committed to using trade missions like this to build relationships and mutual understanding. And we are committed to working with you as we both begin to understand better what it takes to thrive in a world marketplace. In fact, just a few weeks ago, I announced a new commission - the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission, which was previously our Department of Commerce. Headed by Secretary Gil Medina, this new commission will allow us to be more flexible and agile, and better able to respond to the changing marketplace - in New Jersey and around the world. This commission is vital to our interests as we stand on the threshold of the 21 st century.