Remarks by President Obama on the Critical Role the Manufacturing Sector Plays in the American Economy

Bettendorf, Iowa—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2011 – 1:04 P.M. CDT

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  Please, you can cut the music.  Thank you, everybody.  Have a seat, have a seat.  It is great to see all of you.  Good to be back in the Quads.  (Applause.) 

Hello, Iowa!  (Applause.)  I see a couple old friends here.  I want to start by recognizing a few folks who are with us today.  First of all, Governor Branstad is here.  (Applause.) …