Advantage Quote by Mitt Romney
“When the President is making it harder to mine coal, to use coal, to take advantage of our gas resources, to make it harder to get our oil resources - all those things combine to make our cost of energy higher than it needs to be, and it drives away enterprises from this country. It sends it to places that have lower-cost energy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Event, 2012
He argues that energy regulations raise costs and drive businesses abroad.
In simple terms: He says regulations make energy expensive and push companies away.
Key Takeaway
Balance environmental goals with economic competitiveness.
Themes
energy
economics
regulation
industry
environment
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- business planning
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
energy policy
market competition
industrial strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce costs without harming the environment?
- What incentives could keep firms domestic?
A Different Perspective
Critics note that some regulations protect health and climate.
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