Amount Quote by John F. Kennedy
“Is this Nation stating it cannot afford to spend an additional $600 million to help the developing nations of the world become strong and free and independentan amount less than this countrys annual outlay for lipstick, face cream, and chewing gum?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Priorities, John F. Kennedy, 1962
The nation spends far more on trivial items than on essential aid for developing countries.
In simple terms: Spending on luxuries exceeds aid budgets.
Prioritize essential aid over non‑essential spending.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- foreign aid
- government budgeting
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure aid reaches those in need?
- How can public opinion shift spending priorities?
Aid effectiveness depends on governance, not just funding.