America Quote by Douglas R. Oberhelman
“Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment, so of course we want contractors to choose our equipment for projects. But our immediate concern is that Caterpillar, and all U.S. manufacturers, need modernized infrastructure to deliver our products, which are made in America by American workers, to American businesses.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Corporate Address, Caterpillar Executive Meeting, 2023
Caterpillar argues that modern U.S. infrastructure is essential for delivering domestically made equipment to American customers.
In simple terms: Modern infrastructure needed for US-made equipment.
Key Takeaway
Invest in infrastructure to support domestic manufacturing.
Themes
infrastructure
manufacturing
nationalism
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
business
policy
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- policy advocacy
- government procurement
Key Concepts
Supply chain
economic policy
industrial strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies influence public infrastructure policy?
- What incentives encourage domestic production?
A Different Perspective
Infrastructure upgrades are costly and politically contentious.
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