One of those decisions was to provide critical funding to promising, innovative businesses like Smith Electric Vehicles.

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Just yesterday, I took a tour of Smith Electric Vehicles in Kansas City, Missouri, on the way here.

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And finally, I just want to acknowledge all the wonderful people at Smith Electric Vehicles and their energetic and outstanding staff.

WHITEHOUSE: Creating a Green Impact Zone

But what you are proving here -- each and every one of you who work here at Smith Electric -- is the promise of a brighter future.

WHITEHOUSE: Creating a Green Impact Zone

Smith provides water heating products and electric motors for residential and commercial applications.

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Mr. SMITH: Well, you know, I think that General Electric's decision is going to really make a lot of socially concerned and environmentally concerned investors take note.

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Smith (NYSE:AOS), a manufacturer of water heating equipment and electric motors, Armstrong World (NYSE:AWI), a producer of flooring products and ceiling systems for use primarily in the construction and renovation of residential, commercial and institutional buildings.

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