Sheldon Whitehouse Quotes

Education equals economic growth.

Education is the only way forward in Latin America and developing countries in general.

Education is the investment our generation makes in the future.

Education is the best economic policy there is.

Education is economic development.

An investment in our kids is an investment in our future. It strengthens our economy through workforce development, attracts new jobs, and builds new industries in our state.

Optimizing return on capital will generate less growth than optimizing return on education.

Our future growth relies on competitiveness and innovation, skills and productivity... and these in turn rely on the education of our people.

Public education is an investment in our future.

Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future.

A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy.

We know that a smarter Australia means a stronger Australia. An Australia able to grasp the opportunities of the Asian Century. A skilled workforce and a strong, productive and resilient economy. We know we'll only win the economic race in the Asian Century if we win the education race.

We do not need Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education; we need a single Department of Skills that will promote an integrated approach to global competitiveness.

Every time we have made an investment in education, it has paid off.

Education is the foundation of social progress and economic development.

Our students are the best investment we can make for our country and our future economic prosperity. It's in our best interest to ensure they're receiving the best education possible and maximizing their potential.

Physical infrastructure remains important (particularly in developing nations), but concurrently investing in the development of a knowledge-based economy is essential to sustaining healthy economic growth and creating well-paying jobs in a highly competitive, ideas-driven global economy.

We believe, that is, you and I, that education is not an expense. We believe it is an investment.

Learning from the American experience, governments around the world have developed national innovation policies and programs to accelerate their economic prosperity and to help their citizens and companies compete globally.

Our ability to compete for the jobs of tomorrow depends, above all, on our capacity to educate children today.

On education, in order to ensure that America remains a world leader, we must create an educated, skilled workforce in the vital areas of science, math, engineering and information technology. At the same time, we must give every student access to a college degree.

Ultimately, we have to decide, with the Legislature: Are we willing to take some bold steps to make us even more competitive in the future, competing in a global economy? I think Nebraskans are willing to listen to that discussion. They want an opportunity for their kids and grandkids to live here.

No economy can succeed without a high-quality workforce, particularly in an age of globalization and technical change.

Over the long term, the only way we're going to raise wages, grow the economy, and improve American competitiveness is by investing in our people - especially their educations.