Agency Quote by John F. Kennedy
“I am glad that Congress has recently authorized $800,000 to State welfare agencies to expand their day-care services during the remainder of this fiscal year. But we need much more. We need the $8 million in the 1965 budget for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare allocated to this purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "State of the Union Address", 1965
The speaker praises a modest funding increase for child care but urges a larger, historic budget allocation for health and welfare.
In simple terms: More funding is needed for health and welfare services.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for increased health and welfare funding.
Themes
policy
budget
publichealth
Mood
determined
concerned
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- legislative sessions
- policy debates
- community planning
- advocacy meetings
Key Concepts
government finance
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can secure larger budgets?
- How does underfunding affect vulnerable populations?
A Different Perspective
Budget constraints and political opposition may limit funding increases.
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