Bill Richardson Quotes

The connection between education and a healthy economy is critical.

Education is economic development.

You cannot be pro business unless you are pro education.

If we're not creating an educated and skilled workforce, there is just no conceivable way that were going to be economically competitive.

A strong economy begins with a strong, well-educated workforce.

Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.

Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education.

If you want a more productive economy, you need to invest in the skills of our workforce.

I made education the highest priority of my campaign - actually education and jobs - and the reason is a simple one: I think the future of America depends on it.

The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation one job at a time and one educated Texan at a time.

If you improve your education system, there's no telling what kind of businesses you'll be able to attract.

Education is critical not only to each one of us individually, but also to build the economic vitality of our state.

At the end of the day, things don't get better unless you continue to invest in your workforce. And I've not heard any Republican talk about education and the investment in the future workforce.

As governor, I saw the link between economic prosperity and the ability to acquire knowledge.

It's a combination of targeting higher paying jobs in these growth areas and fostering closer cooperation with higher education; a rising tide that lifts all boats.

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.

If we wish our state's growth to continue, then our future will increasingly be with industries that require a highly skilled and technically proficient workforce.

I’m not in the business of creating jobs.

It’s the private sector that produces the jobs, but the private sector needs roads and an educated workforce.

The longer our graduation lines are today, the shorter our unemployment lines will be tomorrow.

Illinois needs a real strategy for job creation that grows the economy over the long term with high-wage jobs that rebuild the middle class.

Australia's economic future depends upon getting smarter. This means investing in the skills and knowledge of our workforce.

A skilled, well-educated workforce will attract more companies and jobs to our state.

When we can educate and train our workforce and simultaneously match their skills with jobs, we will generate opportunities to keep our homegrown talent in-state and provide sustainable economic growth for Mississippi.

No country can really develop unless its citizens are educated.