Political Quotes

“few issues we consider are as directly linked to the future strength of our Nation as those before us today. The education and training we provide today point like a compass to our Nation's future path. The needs in education and training are clearly great. Because in the last several decades, our economy has been transformed from an economy in which heavy manufacturing was the central element to an economy that is knowledge based. Technology has and continues to revolutionize today's workplaces. The typewriters that gained widespread use early this century are now basically gone. Computers, with their incredible power and potential, have taken over. It is hard to imagine how just a few years ago we operated without internet, fax machines, or voice mail. In manufacturing, robotics and precision machinery have replaced workers on many assembly lines. This rapid change makes for an exciting time in today's workplaces. But it also presents us with many challenges. We must assure that education and training provide all with access to the new tools of the trade. The work force development bill before us today makes many positive changes to meet these challenges.”