VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“not just a workforce issue — it’s an economic and national security issue.”
Carolyn Lee · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Lee warned about the projected shortfall of 1.9 million manufacturing workers by 2033.
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