by Tom Donohue

President Obama's appointment of Jeffrey Immelt to head the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness is a promising step toward a renewed focus on creating jobs, boosting economic growth, and enhancing America's global competitiveness. Jeff is an excellent choice to lead this effort with his business experience and acumen, and understanding of global markets.

The ultimate test will not be the administration's words and intentions, but its actions. A more robust economy and stronger job growth will require regulatory restraint and reform, trade expansion, reducing deficits, reining in spending, strengthening our education system, and rebuilding our nation's infrastructure.

The business community looks forward to working with Mr. Immelt, the Council, and the administration to advance these important objectives and to get our economy moving and our people back to work.