Believe Quote by Hillary Clinton
“I think we can compete with high-wage countries, and I believe we should. New jobs and clean energy, not only to fight climate change, which is a serious problem, but to create new opportunities and new businesses.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Advocates competing with high-wage economies by investing in clean energy and job creation to address climate change and spur business growth.
In simple terms: Compete with rich nations using clean energy jobs.
Key Takeaway
Invest in clean energy for jobs and growth.
Themes
economy
environment
innovation
jobs
policy
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government policy
- business investment
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Sustainable development
industrial strategy
climate mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clean energy policies balance economic growth and environmental protection?
- What incentives best stimulate new businesses in this sector?
A Different Perspective
Requires massive upfront capital and political consensus.
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