Construction Quote by Ed Rendell
“Well, the infrastructure part of the stimulus has worked. There's absolutely no question about it. We can demonstrate in Pennsylvania and other states around the union how it's produced good, paying jobs both on the construction sites and back in American factories. It has worked.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Economic Stimulus, Pennsylvania, 2009
The stimulus created construction projects that generated well‑paid jobs locally and supported manufacturing nationwide.
In simple terms: Stimulus built jobs and helped factories.
Key Takeaway
Invest in infrastructure to boost employment.
Themes
economy
jobs
infrastructure
policy
manufacturing
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic.
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- urban planning
- community revitalization
Key Concepts
public works
fiscal stimulus
job creation
regional development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure infrastructure projects remain sustainable?
- What measures keep jobs local after construction ends?
A Different Perspective
Long‑term maintenance costs can offset short‑term gains.
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