But first, if we could hold on that and questions about that, first I have with me today Ron Bloom.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

As Ron Bloom said yesterday from this podium, there is ample evidence to suggest that that decision was the right one.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Ron Bloom and Brian Deese are key members of the team that helped to engineer this rescue of GM and Chrysler.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on GM IPO

Ron Bloom also warned lawmakers not to pass a measure reversing the cuts in car dealerships made by the companies because it would shake market confidence.

ECONOMIST: Business this week

"This is ultimately going to be a political process, " said Ron Bloom, a former Lazard investment banker now with the United Steelworkers union, before the September Cleantech Group gathering.

FORBES: Magazine Article

His name is Ron Bloom.

WHITEHOUSE: Building a Clean Energy Economy

One, in terms of manufacturing generally -- you just mentioned Ron Bloom, who we put in charge of a manufacturing task force, is just issuing now a report to me about the direction we need to go to have some coordination when it comes to manufacturing.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Takes Questions from Senate Democrats