Political Quotes

Michael Bennet: The country's future competiveness and the strength of our economy depend upon the skills and education of the next…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
The country's future competiveness and the strength of our economy depend upon the skills and education of the next generation.
Said by
Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet highlights the link between education and economic competitiveness.

Share

More from Michael Bennet

Mar 19, 2026

I spent last weekend in Grand Junction, in our State, on Colorado's Western Slope. And my conversations with young parents and with families just starting out, I think--I would hope--would be familiar to many colleagues that are here. We…

govinfo.gov
Jan 29, 2026

for many months, the Trump administration has unleashed a campaign of fear across American cities, deploying thousands of immigration agents onto our streets and into our neighborhoods in an effort to terrorize and punish communities. In…

govinfo.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Trump’s illegal Iran war has been a complete blunder – and we cannot let this Administration harm military families in an attempt to hide from their mistakes.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jul 9, 2026

By making these programs more accessible to smaller operations, we can help producers adopt soil health practices, strengthen local food systems, and protect our environment.

heinrich.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation