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“President Bush said that American workers will need new skills to get the new jobs in the 21st century. Some of the skills they're going to need are Spanish, Chinese, Korean, because that's where the jobs went. Who better than Bush as an example of what can happen when you take a job without any…” quote by Jay Leno
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“President Bush said that American workers will need new skills to get the new jobs in the 21st century. Some of the skills they're going to need are Spanish, Chinese, Korean, because that's where the jobs went. Who better than Bush as an example of what can happen when you take a job without any training.”

Jay Leno

About This Quote

Workers must acquire new language skills to stay competitive as job markets shift globally, highlighting the need for continuous learning.

In simple terms: Learn new languages to stay employable.

Key Takeaway

Invest in language learning now.

Themes

skill development globalization employment education

Mood

optimistic urgent

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • job training programs
  • career transitions
  • immigration
  • international business

Key Concepts

language acquisition future‑proofing adaptability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which language will most impact your career?
  • How can you combine language skills with technical expertise?
A Different Perspective

Learning languages alone may not guarantee jobs without broader skill sets.

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