Obama: Education Cornerstone to Future Job Gains
President Barack Obama says improving math and science education are key to the United States competing for new jobs and industries(工业,产业).
Mr. Obama recorded his weekly address during a visit to Intel Corporation in the western United States.
He said his administration has made education a top priority(优先) and that over the next ten years almost half of all new jobs will require more than a high school education.
Mr. Obama said the United States has everything it needs to compete for new jobs and industries. He said the country has bold entrepreneurs, bright new ideas and world class colleges and universities.
While Mr. Obama talked jobs, Republican Representative Tom Price praised his party's push to cut $60 billion from the federal budget. He said Republican reforms will focus on getting the country's debt under control while providing health and retirement 1 security for Americans.(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。