Appropriation Quote by John F. Kennedy
“We have some of the most influential Members of Congress here today, and I do hope that we can get this appropriation for these day-care centers, which seems to me to be money very wisely spent, and also under consideration of the tax bill, that we can consider the needs of the working mothers, and both of these will be very helpful, and I would like to lobby in their behalf.”
About This Quote
Advocates allocating federal funds to child‑care facilities to support working mothers, linking it to broader tax policy.
In simple terms: Funding child‑care aids working mothers.
Key Takeaway
Invest in child‑care for economic benefit.
Themes
public policy
family support
tax legislation
budget allocation
women's workforce participation
Mood
optimistic
persuasive
Type
political speech
policy advocacy
When to use this quote
- legislative budgeting sessions
- advocacy meetings with lawmakers
- policy briefings for child‑care NGOs
- campaigns targeting working mothers
Key Concepts
government spending
child‑care infrastructure
working‑parent challenges
tax incentives
Practical Applications
- drafting appropriations bills
- designing tax credits for child‑care expenses
Questions to Reflect On
- How does child‑care funding affect labor market participation?
- What trade‑offs exist between tax cuts and social spending?
