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Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement that Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) will be the Republican vice presidential candidate, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement:

“Senator Vance is a fellow Ohioan and understands the transformative power of manufacturing to improve the quality of life for everyone. The NAM board has had the chance to hear his powerful personal story firsthand, learning about the experiences and Appalachian roots that have made him a champion for expanding opportunity for all. He recognizes the role manufacturing plays in building strong communities and an exceptional nation, and he is committed to supporting the growth of our industry.

“We are at a critical moment for the 13 million people who make things in America, and for the whole nation. Whoever is elected to lead our country for the next four years will need to enact a policy agenda that empowers manufacturers to invest in their communities, create jobs and increase wages. The NAM is committed to working with all candidates to shape the manufacturing strategy in the next administration and advance the NAM’s ‘Competing to Win’ policy agenda for growing manufacturing in the U.S.”

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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.89 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.