Bankers Quote by Cynthia McKinney
“Every dollar that is printed should not represent a debt to private bankers. It should represent an investment potential in the common good, in the common needs of our country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2000, United States House of Representatives
Advocates that money creation should fund public benefit rather than create private debt.
In simple terms: Money should serve the common good, not private profit.
Key Takeaway
Demand fiscal policies that prioritize public investment.
Themes
economics
public policy
money
social equity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- social programs
- banking regulation
- tax policy
Key Concepts
monetary reform
public finance
wealth distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift from debt‑based to investment‑based money?
- What safeguards ensure funds benefit the common good?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face entrenched financial interests and political resistance.
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