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“We can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. After a decade that was defined by what we bought and borrowed, we're getting back to basics, and doing what America has always done best: We're making things again.” quote by Barack Obama
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“We can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs. After a decade that was defined by what we bought and borrowed, we're getting back to basics, and doing what America has always done best: We're making things again.”

Barack Obama

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic policy remarks, 2015

America can revive its manufacturing base by prioritizing domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign labor, returning to core strengths.

In simple terms: Focus on making things at home.

Key Takeaway

Support local production and jobs.

Themes

economics nationalism manufacturing

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • business strategy
  • community development

Key Concepts

industrial policy trade job creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance domestic jobs with global competition?
  • What industries benefit most from reshoring?
A Different Perspective

Global supply chains still matter for cost and efficiency.

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