Being a teacher is not what I do, it's who I am. Jill Biden More Quotes by Jill Biden More Quotes From Jill Biden Because of the flexibility that community colleges afford, many students do not have to choose between an education and fulfilling other responsibilities - they can do both. Jill Biden community responsibility college As a community college professor for over twenty years, I've seen the determination, resilience and dedication of countless students. Regardless of circumstances, they show up. They work hard. They believe anything is possible. Jill Biden hard-work determination believe In the past, there has been a stigma surrounding community colleges, where they were seen as a less viable option because they are not four-year universities. I know differently and so do the millions of people across the country who have received an affordable, quality higher education at community college. Jill Biden college country past One of the things that make community colleges so special is they do not pick and choose their students - they work with all students. Jill Biden community college special Women who earn a certificate or degree from a community college, especially in STEM-related field, will be ready to move into a good-paying job in the growing global economy. Community colleges also offer mentorship and support that goes far beyond the classroom. Jill Biden college jobs moving Many of my students don't know that I'm second lady of the United States... because, you know, it's a community college. Jill Biden community college stupid I've seen with my own students, community colleges offer an affordable route to four-year college degrees and good paying jobs. Jill Biden college jobs years Community colleges are certainly one of America's best-kept secrets. Jill Biden best-kept-secrets college america Women who are interested in pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees - especially in STEM fields - benefit from starting at a community college. They offer an affordable education, with flexible schedules and degrees close to home. Jill Biden community college home My students inspire me, they're single parents and veterans. They juggle multiple jobs and care for their families. Many of them are first-generation college students. They work so hard and ask for only one thing in return : opportunity. And every American deserves that. Jill Biden politics Your candidate might be better on, I don't know, health care, than Joe is, but you've got to look at who's going to win this election, and maybe you have to swallow a little bit and say,' OK, I personally like so and so better,' but your bottom line has to be that we have to beat President Donald Trump. Jill Biden top-news I appreciate the energy you showed when I got up here. Save it a little longer, I may need it in a few weeks, be careful what you wish for. Jill Biden politics Mean pettiness has overtaken our politics. Today we seem to be at each other's throat. Sometimes it seems like we can't govern ourselves. We can talk to one another -- if you notice, I get criticized for saying anything nice about a Republican, folks, this isn't who we are, this isn't how we got here. We have to remember what it is that makes this nation so special. Jill Biden politics Too often, I think we recognize the incredible bravery and sacrifice of this community only after tragedy strikes, you aren't just firefighters, you're community healers, you are healers and counselors and protectors. You are public servants in the truest sense with duty, integrity and courage. You stand between us and destruction. You hold back death. So for your service, for our sacrifice, for your incredible courage, thank you. Jill Biden politics In America, everybody gets a shot. That's what the next President of the United States needs to understand and that's what I don't think this current president understands at all. Jill Biden politics Who are they asking to pay for it ? Middle class families like you, and the neighborhood I grew up in. Trading Medicare and Medicaid for tax breaks ? How is that going to help the people in this room or most of the people you live with ? How is that going to help this country ? Jill Biden politics Nothing's more American than that, ... That's what he said he wanted. Jill Biden top-news I came home and Hunter, our son, was upstairs with mom -- with Jill. And I walked in and I said, 'You know, I just don't think it's time.' I just decided -- I don't think we can run the kind of campaign we have to run to be able to win, and I remember, Jill just got up off the couch, gave me a big hug and said, 'I think you're right,'. Jill Biden top-news I've learned through many, many, many elections that you just take it one step at a time, sometimes when we've folded our tents and gone, I'll say, 'Joe, never again; we're never doing this again.'. Jill Biden politics I wish I could say something that would ease the pain of the families and of the church but I know from experience -- and I was reminded of it again 29 days ago -- that no words can mend a broken heart. No music can fill the gaping void ... at least in my experience only faith. Only faith, sometimes even faith leaves you just for a second. Sometimes you doubt. There's a famous expression that says faith sees best in the dark. For the nine families, this is a very dark, dark time. Jill Biden politics
