I, for one, struggle a little bit with a $250,000 ... -Douglas R. Oberhelman

I, for one, struggle a little bit with a $250,000 education for a philosophy degree. They are a wonderful people, but we can't employ philosophers in manufacturing in the United States. We need a one- or two-year technical add-on for a high school.

Douglas R. Oberhelman , Businessman
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Douglas R. Oberhelman is a former chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., a prominent American corporation specializing in construction and mining equipment, known for his leadership.

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