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The quote argues that some job transitions are unrealistic, especially when they assume an older worker can quickly be retrained for a very different field. It suggests skepticism toward simple solutions for workers displaced by changes in the economy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ro Khanna
American politician and attorney
Ro Khanna is an American politician and attorney, serving as the U.S. representative for California’s 17th congressional district since 2017. A Democrat, he was elected after defeating longtime incumbent Mike Honda in 2016, following an earlier run for the same seat in 2014. Khanna also served as deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011. His public career is rooted in government and law, with a focus on national policy and representation in Congress.
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