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“The biggest change we have to tackle that's out there is that we're digging the hole deeper and deeper and spending is totally out of control. And that's something that, quite frankly, is affecting future generations. You're giving a lot of debt to them and you can't keep doing it. It's not…” quote by Jon Runyan
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“The biggest change we have to tackle that's out there is that we're digging the hole deeper and deeper and spending is totally out of control. And that's something that, quite frankly, is affecting future generations. You're giving a lot of debt to them and you can't keep doing it. It's not helping anybody.”

Jon Runyan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2022

Excessive spending deepens debt, jeopardizing future generations and fiscal stability.

In simple terms: Overspending harms future generations.

Key Takeaway

Limit spending, prioritize sustainable fiscal policies.

Themes

economics future generations debt policy responsibility

Mood

concerned urgent serious

Type

political economic policy

When to use this quote

  • budget planning
  • policy reform
  • public debt management
  • government spending
  • long‑term planning

Key Concepts

fiscal sustainability intergenerational equity public finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance current needs with future debt?
  • What policies can prevent debt accumulation?
A Different Perspective

Spending cuts may hinder essential services and economic growth.

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