"I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer"

Jimmy Smits is a strong advocate for education and its power to level the playing field. He has striven to encourage young Latinos to pursue higher education, and to pursue an advanced degree if possible. He thinks that education is the crucial to success, which it can help to bridge the gap in between those with opportunity and those without. He is a firm follower in the power of education to open doors and develop chances for those who may not have had them previously. Education can help to develop a more equitable society, and Jimmy Smits is an enthusiastic advocate for its capacity.