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Best education Quote by Barack Obama

“In order for us to compete with China, we've also got to make sure, though, that we're taking - taking care of business here at home. If we don't have the best education system in the world, if we don't continue to put money into research and technology that will allow us to create great…” quote by Barack Obama
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“In order for us to compete with China, we've also got to make sure, though, that we're taking - taking care of business here at home. If we don't have the best education system in the world, if we don't continue to put money into research and technology that will allow us to create great businesses here in the United States, that's how we lose the competition.”

Barack Obama

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks at the White House Science and Technology Forum, 2010

National competitiveness depends on strong education, research, and business support at home.

In simple terms: Invest in education and research to stay competitive.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize domestic innovation.

Themes

education economics policy competition

Mood

inspirational strategic

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • school reform
  • R&D funding
  • business development
  • policy making

Key Concepts

human capital technology transfer global trade

Questions to Reflect On

  • What investments will most boost future competitiveness?
  • How can we balance domestic needs with global competition?
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Political realities may limit funding or consensus.

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