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We live in an information and knowledge-based economy.

People can get information - on entertainment, politics, finance - much easier than before. That will change the way people do business, the way people live.

Well, I tell young people to be successful today that, first of all, that what you learn today directly impacts what you earn tomorrow. This is a knowledge-based economy.

Through hard work and education, we can deliver a strong economy and opportunity for all.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

Our future growth relies on competitiveness and innovation, skills and productivity... and these in turn rely on the education of our people.

I think people understand that if you're going to have a successful economy, you need people's potential to be realized. That means education. It means university education, sure, but it also means training, apprenticeships and various kinds of skills diplomas that we know are necessary.

But what I really believe is education is a key to pretty much everything - prosperity, economics, peace, stability.

Everyone, young and old, must have access to the knowledge and skills to participate in the evolving economy.

To ensure continuing prosperity in the global economy, nothing is more important than the development and application of knowledge and skills.