Able Quote by Mitt Romney
“I'd like my grandkids to be able to watch PBS. But I'm not willing to borrow money from China, and make my kids have to pay the interest on that, and my grandkids, over generations, as opposed to saying to PBS, 'Look, you're going to have to raise more money from charitable contributions or from advertising.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Fundraising Debate, 2021
The speaker opposes borrowing from China to fund public broadcasting, urging alternative financing.
In simple terms: Reject Chinese loans for PBS; seek other funding.
Key Takeaway
Explore sustainable financing for public media.
Themes
politics
media
finance
national sovereignty
Mood
concerned
strategic
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy advocacy
- media support
Key Concepts
public broadcasting
debt
foreign investment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can PBS remain independent?
- What are viable funding models?
A Different Perspective
Alternative funding may be insufficient.
