Secretary Gina Raimondo
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The archived X account of the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (2021- 2025). This is an inactive account.
Joined February 2021
It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as the 40th United States Secretary of Commerce.
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When @POTUS took office, the unemployment rate was 6.3%. Today, it’s just 3.5%. That’s the lowest in 50 years.
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Thanks to @POTUS, our economy is recovering at a record-breaking speed. For the first time ever, the United States created 7 million jobs over a 12 month period.
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President Biden is the only president in history to gain jobs every single month in office.
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Happy Holi from Delhi, India!. Thank you for hosting me, @rajnathsingh. What an incredible start to my visit.
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A day filled with color, joy, and light. May we carry it with us as we continue to strengthen the bonds between India and the United States.
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Big news: We’re investing $42 billion to bring affordable, high-speed internet to every American. It’s the largest-ever investment to close the digital divide — and it’s all thanks to @POTUS’ Investing in America Agenda.
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Coffee always tastes better on your birthday. Thankful for another year around the sun and to be serving in the Biden-Harris Administration. 🎂🎉
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President Biden will be remembered as one of the most effective presidents in the history of our country.
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Thanks to @POTUS, our economy created 678,000 jobs in February, and unemployment ticked down to 3.8%. This follows the greatest year of job growth in American history and the fastest economic growth in almost 40 years.
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On Friday, I met with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi. We discussed the strength of the U.S.-India relationship and the deep partnership between our two countries in technology and innovation.
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Today, Minister @PiyushGoyal and I signed a Memorandum of Understanding on semiconductors and electronics supply chains. As Commerce embarks on the implementation of CHIPS, we look forward to identifying further avenues for 🇺🇸-🇮🇳 cooperation when it comes to semiconductors.
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The U.S. tax code is broken. It's just not right that teachers and plumbers pay a higher tax rate than the wealthiest Americans.
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Inflation is moderating. The economy is growing. Unemployment is near historic lows. The Biden economic plan is working.
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When @POTUS took office, the unemployment rate was 6.3%. Today, it’s just 3.4%. That’s the lowest in 53 years.
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Today, we learned that @POTUS' first two years in office were the greatest two years for new small business applications on record. It's another clear indication that the Biden economic plan is working.
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Big news: Today, we’re announcing an $8.5 billion preliminary agreement with @Intel — the largest CHIPS investment yet. The investment will create nearly 30,000 jobs and expand their semiconductor capacity across the country.
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In Delhi, I met with Indian Minister of External Affairs @DrSJaishankar. We underscored the importance of the 🇺🇸-🇮🇳 bilateral relationship, discussed ongoing collaboration and commercial ties, launched the U.S.-India Strategic Trade dialogue, and more.
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What is one of the most sought-after items this holiday season? A chip!. Let me explain:
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.@POTUS was committed to bringing Republicans & Democrats together to get this done, & both sides came together in good faith to reach a deal. Everyone will see the benefits of investing in our infrastructure. Let's get this done.
BREAKING: In a 67-32 vote, the Senate has voted to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill
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Let’s not forget where we were when @POTUS took office – the economy was in crisis. Now, we’ve achieved record job creation, record low unemployment, and a record number of small business applications. America is on the move once again.
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This is our opportunity to tackle our most pressing challenges and create a more equitable economy for all Americans.
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⬆️ Strong GDP growth.⬆️ Record job creation.⬆️ Rising wages.⬇️ Record low unemployment.⬇️ Falling gas prices.⬇️ Moderating inflation. The Biden economic plan is working.
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Since day one @POTUS has secured historic victories and delivered for Americans and their families. Together, our actions are positioning America to win the future.
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We’ve now added 13.2 million jobs since @POTUS took office. That means we’ve regained all the jobs lost during the pandemic — and added nearly 4 million more. That's Bidenomics in action.
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So far this week:. - A $4 billion chips investment was announced in California.- A $1 billion solar panel plant was announced in Oklahoma.- A $50 million wind turbine line was announced in New York. @POTUS is investing in America and delivering results across the country.
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Twenty-five years ago, Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown & 11 Commerce employees were killed in a plane crash near Dubrovnik, Croatia. Today, we honor the memories of Secretary Brown & the Commerce staff who lost their lives while serving on an official trade mission.
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I just landed in Beijing for a busy few days of meetings with senior PRC officials and U.S. business leaders.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal makes a $65B investment in America's broadband infrastructure, providing underserved communities access to affordable broadband & economic opportunities. Closing the digital divide is vital to maintaining America’s global competitiveness.
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Because of President Biden’s leadership, we will once again design, manufacture, and produce the world’s most advanced leading-edge chips in United States.
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Here's the truth: CHIPS won’t be successful unless we expand the labor force. We can’t do that without affordable child care. That’s why we’re requiring companies that receive funding to tell us how they plan to provide affordable child care for workers.
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How much do people know about chips?. I quizzed a few members of the Commerce team for the first edition of Gina’s Guessing Game:
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Unemployment insurance claims have dropped to the lowest level in 16 months & the four-week average has continued to trend downwards. Today's numbers are further proof that @POTUS' plan is working. Americans are getting back to work, and together we are rebuilding our economy.
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President Biden is turning Made in America from a slogan into reality.
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Today, I met with Indian Minister of Finance @nsitharaman. We discussed key areas of shared interest, including the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, semiconductors, and supply chain resilience.
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Thank you, @MinEconomia Minister Guedes for today’s discussion of key issues, including #trade, investment, and economic recovery. I look forward to working together through the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum and U.S.-Brazil Commercial Dialogue to grow bilateral trade and investment.
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President Biden will be remembered as one of the most effective presidents in American history. He pulled us out of a pandemic, achieved record economic growth, and ushered through a historic legislative agenda. He's a patriot, a man of dignity, and an extraordinary leader.
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The CHIPS and Science Act is a historic opportunity to solidify America’s global leadership and ensure our long-term national security. We’re committed to getting it right.
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President Biden is THE jobs president.
We just learned we created 253,000 jobs in April. That's 12.7 million jobs since I took office, an unemployment rate that is the lowest since 1969, and the highest share of working age people in the workforce since 2008. My plan to invest in America is working.
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I’m deeply grateful to the 50,000 hardworking, dedicated civil servants at the Department of Commerce who have chosen to apply their skills to serve our country. It has been an incredible honor to work alongside you these last four years.
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It was an honor to join @SandhuTaranjitS at India House this weekend to celebrate India’s diverse cultures and deepen the ties between our two nations.
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Exciting news: Today, we’re launching Tech Hubs. It’s a critical piece of @POTUS’ Investing in America strategy that will build ecosystems of innovation, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen economic opportunity in communities that have historically been overlooked.
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Thanks to @POTUS’ Investing in America Agenda, we’re bringing affordable, high-speed internet to every single American.
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We’ve made historic progress in the two years since @POTUS signed the CHIPS and Science Act.
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When @POTUS took office, the unemployment rate was 6.3%. Now, it’s just 3.5%. President Biden is investing in America, creating good-paying jobs, and building an economy that works for all Americans.
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Last Friday in Delhi, Minister @PiyushGoyal and I brought together business leaders for the U.S.-India CEO Forum. It was a productive meeting where we worked together to drive forward our bilateral relationship and strengthen U.S.-India commercial ties.
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As @POTUS says: Where is it written that America can't lead the world in manufacturing again?. Nowhere. Companies like Corning are powering America’s manufacturing boom, creating good-paying jobs, and helping us bring internet to every American.
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Today marks one year since @POTUS signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. In the first year, we've:. - Sparked $166 billion in manufacturing investments.- Received over 460 statements of interest from companies.- Launched new workforce programs. And we’re just getting started.
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From one rugby player to another, congrats to @TeamUSA women's rugby on your historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! You're a shining example for women and girls across America 🇺🇸
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Right now, around one million women work in construction. I’ve launched an initiative to double that number. We’re going to make sure more women have access to these good-paying, high-quality jobs.
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The Biden-Harris Administration’s CHIPS and Science Act has sparked historic investments in semiconductor manufacturing across the country.
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America created the semiconductor industry. 20 years ago, we produced nearly 40% of all chips. Since 1990, 🇺🇸 chip production has ⬇️ from 37% of global supply to just 12%. It is both an economic & national security imperative to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act.
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Through unprecedented coordination & cooperation with our allies in the EU, Japan, Australia, U.K, Canada, and New Zealand, these export controls will starve the Russian military of technologies it needs to wage war against Ukraine. More here
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Big news: Today, we’re announcing a $6.6 billion preliminary agreement with TSMC. The investment will help bring the world’s most advanced leading-edge semiconductor technology to the US, build a third fab in Arizona, and create tens of thousands of jobs.
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14 million. That’s how many jobs we’ve added under @POTUS — the most jobs *ever* created in one term.
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The semiconductor crisis is a matter of national and economic security. We need a manufacturing base that produces these chips here on our shores. Passing CHIPS will revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry & ensure chips are made in America.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal invests $65B into affordable broadband ensuring every American can participate in the modern economy. This investment will connect every American to live-saving telehealth, remote learning, and e-commerce. It’s time to close the digital divide.
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✅ Strongest two years of job growth in history.✅ Lowest unemployment rate since 1969.✅ Greatest two years for small business applications on record. The Biden economic plan is working.
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President Biden inherited an economy in crisis with COVID-19 — and he turned it around. Under his leadership, we've regained all the jobs lost during the pandemic and added nearly four million more.
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Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes and to my neighbor for this spectacular cake! It means the world to me. Looking forward to the year ahead!
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Today, I met with Indian Minister of Electronics & Information Technology @AshwiniVaishnaw. We discussed the importance of the U.S.-India commercial relationship, cooperation on semiconductors, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, and more.
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Countless Americans across the country don’t have access to affordable, high-speed internet. It’s unacceptable. Thanks to President Biden’s investments, we’re going to change that and connect every American.
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Tune in tonight at 7 PM ET!.
Since taking office as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under the Biden administration, Gina Raimondo has turned the second-tier agency into a center of national security, manufacturing, and job creation. Sunday.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal invests $65B into affordable broadband, ensuring every American can participate in the modern economy. This investment will connect every American to life-saving telehealth, remote learning, and e-commerce. It’s time to close the digital divide.
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Revitalizing American manufacturing. Creating good-paying jobs. Bolstering our economic and national security. That’s what President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is all about.
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We’re President Biden’s Cabinet. Of course we’re building a climate-ready nation and creating good-paying jobs at the same time.
We’re the Biden-Harris Administration. Of course we launched the American Climate Corps. Learn more at
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✅ 13+ million jobs added.✅ A record number of small business applications.✅ Over $491 billion in private manufacturing investments. That’s Bidenomics at work.
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In Delhi, I met with Indian Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship @dpradhanbjp. We discussed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Upskilling Initiative, India’s initiatives on skill development, and more.
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Women make great welders, plumbers, pipefitters, and more. With the Million Women in Construction initiative, we’re going to double the number of women in the construction industry and put them to work.
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When we talk about delivering internet to every American, we mean everyone — no matter your zip code. It was great to join @NC_Governor at CommScope as they announced expanded manufacturing capacity to help us close the digital divide and new technology to connect rural America.
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It was an honor to return to @BrownUniversity last weekend to receive an honorary degree. As I told the class of 2023: get involved in public service. You have the power to strengthen our democracy, better our country, and realize the promise of equality for all.
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Fighting climate change isn't just good for the environment, it's good for the economy.
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Two years of @POTUS’ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Two years of making historic investments in every corner of the nation. Two years of delivering for the American people.
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President Biden is THE jobs president.
Our economy created 2.7 million new jobs in 2023 while the unemployment rate was consistently below 4%. That’s more jobs than during any year of the prior Administration. This morning's report confirms that it was a great year for American workers.
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Big news: We added over 350,000 jobs in January — shattering expectations and continuing President Biden’s historic job creation streak.
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The American jobs machine is operating full speed ahead, fueling a strong recovery and creating opportunities for hard-working Americans across the nation. @POTUS' economic strategy is working. We are building a better America for all.
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I couldn't ask for a better partner at Commerce than @DepSecGraves. Thank you for a great White House Cabinet holiday reception, @POTUS and @FLOTUS!
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I’m honored to be part of a cabinet that looks like America. Today, @POTUS called on me, @SecFudge, @SecretaryPete, @SecGranholm, and @SecMartyWalsh to help push forward the American Jobs Plan. Looking forward to working with my fellow cabinet members to move America forward!
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As I told the women of Jesus and Mary College on the heels of International Women’s Day: Whatever path you choose in life, do something. Not for yourself, but because what you can contribute to the world needs to be contributed.
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Under @POTUS’ leadership, we’re on track to have the three strongest years in history for new small businesses.
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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a new website highlighting how we’re investing in America to bring economic opportunity, jobs, and investments to communities across America. Check out the interactive map to see projects in your community:
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Affordable, high-speed internet isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.
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I’m excited to announce we have substantially concluded negotiations on a first-of-its-kind IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. It’s a big deal — and the first time there will be an international agreement on supply chains that brings together 14 partners across the Indo-Pacific.
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Right now, only 2% of America’s businesses are Black-owned and men own 3x the number of small businesses as women. We’re committed to changing that – and America will be stronger when we do.
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As part of this historic recovery, we've seen the largest drop in the unemployment rate on record, the largest reduction in childhood poverty ever recorded in a single year, & the strongest economic growth this country has seen in nearly 40 years.
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In this time of overlapping crises, the U.S. Department of Commerce must be a partner to businesses and their workers to help them innovate and grow. It is my pleasure to serve as the 40th Secretary of Commerce. Let's get to work, America!
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It's always great to be back home in Rhode Island! This afternoon, I stopped by the Providence Public Library to announce $5.5 million in new grants coming to the state — a down payment in our work to bring affordable, high-speed internet to every Rhode Islander.
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Three years ago today, President Biden inherited an economy in crisis. Now, it’s booming. We’ve added 14.3 million jobs, unemployment has been below 4% for 23 months in a row, and we’ve sparked the three strongest years on record for new business applications.
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As @POTUS said earlier this week, “The job market is the strongest since the post-World War II era, with 8.3M new jobs, the fastest decline in unemployment on record, and millions of Americans getting jobs with better pay.”
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Entrepreneurs — like Charlotte from @CueTheCurves — are the lifeblood of the American economy. Their dreams and innovation move us forward. We brought together @MCuban, @BarbaraCorcoran, and more to mark National Entrepreneurship Month and give advice to future generations.
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Christianna is just 18 years old and is already a business owner and author. Her story is the American story — one of resilience, determination, and hope. She joined me, @kevinolearytv, @LoriGreiner, and @robertherjavec to close out National Entrepreneurship Month. Take a look:
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The state of the American economy is strong.
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Twenty-eight years ago, a fatal plane crash took the lives of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and 11 other Commerce employees while on an official trade mission to Croatia. Today, we honor the public servants who lost their lives and extend our prayers to their families.
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I was glad to speak today with Polish Deputy Prime Minister @Jaroslaw_Gowin to underscore that efforts to restrict U.S. investment in Poland will damage the U.S. and Polish economies and undercut our shared commitment to a free and fair media.
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