http://www.fitchburgpride.com/news/2008/1205/your_city/003.htmlSen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) admits that Americans face a tough year ahead, and that the unemployment rate will probably increase, but eventually the American economy will rebound.
"I am very optimistic about the long-term future," said Kerry, speaking at Fitchburg State College Tuesday night.
Transforming the economy to stay up-to-date with globalization and the latest advances in technology is what John Kerry considers the golden ticket to stimulating the American economy.
"The key is to have the tools to move into the new economy. The future is in producing these new technologies that people want," said Kerry.
About 150 FSC students and local residents attended the town hall meeting at Kent Recital Hall this week. Kerry held the "On Your Corner" listening tours, in which he visited communities in the state during election season.
Kerry pointed out that although he is not up for re-election for another six years, he is continuing with the community meetings. The night before, he held a similar meeting in Cambridge.
"I like doing these because it makes me a better advocate. I go down to Washington with a clearer sense of your priorities," said Kerry.
I really, really liked that he said this, repeating a theme he has spoken of in the past:
He told the audience that the most important work in America right now is being a citizen, and he encouraged audience members to speak their mind, and ask him any questions they had.
MORE at the link. I sure do wish I was in Mass. and could attend one of these town hall meetings. They sound great.
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