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“I like PBS. I love Big Bird ... But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it.” quote by Mitt Romney
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“I like PBS. I love Big Bird ... But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it.”

Mitt Romney

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Funding, 2015

Criticizes spending on public broadcasting while highlighting concerns about foreign debt, urging fiscal responsibility.

In simple terms: Question funding and foreign debt.

Key Takeaway

Demand fiscal responsibility in public spending.

Themes

fiscal policy public broadcasting national debt budget priorities

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • budget allocations
  • media funding debates
  • debt discussions

Key Concepts

economics public policy government accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the true cost of public broadcasting?
  • How can debt be managed responsibly?
A Different Perspective

May ignore cultural value of public media.

3.7 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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