On the recordMay 24, 2010
We are wasting 25 to 30 percent of our human capital. There is no way we are going to compete if we don't solve this problem.
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congress.govBernie Sanders: “We are wasting 25 to 30 percent of our human capital. There is no way we are going to compete if we don't solve this…”
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Emphasizes the importance of solving childcare issues for economic competitiveness.
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