Rep. James R. Langevin | D-R.I.
During turbulent times, it’s easy to lose focus on the path forward and instead concentrate on the obstacles before us. We must bear in mind that, just as we did when confronting the economic crisis of 2008, we will make progress by empowering each other, realizing we are in this together, and by coming up with common sense solutions to overcome the problem that we face.
Rhode Island has a wealth of talent and world-class institutions, as well as committed leadership at the ready to ensure we turn the corner on COVID-19.
Collaboration among stakeholders to tap into our strengths is key. And we must remain steadfast with a policy approach that reinvests in our economy, encourages innovation, improves education, and protects businesses and consumers.
The Ocean State has all the building blocks necessary to thrive, and by empowering others to be their best – whether in health care, academia, industry or business – we will move forward.
I am proud that through collaboration, Rhode Island became a leader in wide-ranging areas, including health care and biomedicine, defense manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.
To recover from this crisis, we must continue investments that unlock the potential of our greatest resource – our people. Workforce training and development must remain a priority to prepare Rhode Islanders for success in a 21st-century economy.
Empowering Rhode Islanders today will help create a brighter tomorrow. We can and will overcome this pandemic by working together and bringing out the best in each other.