Cities Quote by Mitt Romney
“Federal funding for cities who consider themselves sanctuary cities should be reduced.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Policy Remarks on Sanctuary Cities, 2018
Sanctuary cities should receive less federal money to discourage policies that conflict with national law.
In simple terms: Reduce funding to limit sanctuary policies.
Key Takeaway
Support law enforcement and immigration law.
Themes
government
immigration
budgeting
Mood
critical
political
Type
policy
controversial
When to use this quote
- city budgets
- immigration enforcement
- state-federal relations
- public opinion
Key Concepts
federalism
policy
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- Is reduced funding effective in changing city policies?
- What are the humanitarian impacts?
A Different Perspective
Funding cuts may harm vulnerable populations.
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