The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in response to the Trump Administration's nomination of Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) as director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.

"CTA commends President Trump on his nomination of Darrell Issa to lead the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. Rep. Issa has spent decades as a successful business leader and has a record of supporting free market policies while serving in Congress. This extensive and unique experience makes Darrell an excellent choice, and will allow him to deploy his entrepreneurial experience and strategic negotiating skills for the benefit of American businesses and the U.S. economy. We congratulate Rep. Issa on his new role leading this important agency, as it works to support U.S. innovation and competition in today's global economy."