Big Quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger
“As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, 2005
Reagan collaborated with Democrats, cut taxes, reduced regulations, yet raised taxes when needed.
In simple terms: Reagan mixed bipartisan work with fiscal changes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace pragmatic governance.
Themes
politics
bipartisanship
fiscal policy
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- budget planning
- legislative negotiations
- public administration
Key Concepts
taxation
government size
Questions to Reflect On
- When should taxes be raised?
- How to balance cuts and revenue?
A Different Perspective
Political compromises can be controversial.
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