Argument Quote by John F. Kennedy
“There is, of course, a legitimate argument for some limitation upon immigration. We no longer need settlers for virgin lands, and our economy is expanding more slowly than in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.”
About This Quote
Immigration limits may be justified because the economy no longer needs new settlers and growth is slower than in past centuries.
In simple terms: Immigration can be limited when economic demand drops.
Consider current economic needs before expanding immigration.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- economic forecasting
- public debate
- immigration reform
- labor shortages
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is slower growth the only reason to restrict immigration?
- How might immigration still benefit a slower economy?
Limiting immigration may ignore humanitarian or cultural benefits.