Paul Tonko: “I think that, certainly, there is no denying that the training of the workforce of the future requires all sorts of…”

“I think that, certainly, there is no denying that the training of the workforce of the future requires all sorts of insertion of technology, hands- on, cutting edge, perhaps ahead-of-the-curve sort of mentality applied in the classroom, and that can happen when we invest and invest appropriately. You talk about the Secretary's plan--Secretary Clinton's plan. I believe she extends that beyond business. It can be social enterprise also, so you can help distressed communities with these startups and everybody wins. It's an across-the-board win situation. And, you know, it is the kind of focus we need for that front end of life, for that early-in-professional-development stages of our economy on the age spectrum scale. To your point, there also needs to be compassion expressed and concern expressed for the opposite end, for the more senior in our society. And you and I have seen what investments are required there, including those for caregivers who provide respite for what is a growing phenomenon there with Alzheimer's in the senior elements of our society.”