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“You raise taxes and you kill jobs. That's why the National Federation of Independent Businesses said your plan will kill 700,000 jobs. I don't want to kill jobs in this environment.” quote by Mitt Romney
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“You raise taxes and you kill jobs. That's why the National Federation of Independent Businesses said your plan will kill 700,000 jobs. I don't want to kill jobs in this environment.”

Mitt Romney

About This Quote

Tax increases are claimed to kill jobs, with the NFIB citing 700,000 job losses, highlighting economic concerns.

In simple terms: Taxes may kill jobs.

Key Takeaway

Consider broader economic impacts of tax policy.

Themes

economics policy employment

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • business surveys

Key Concepts

taxes job market business climate

Questions to Reflect On

  • How accurate are NFIB job loss figures?
  • What alternative policies protect jobs?
A Different Perspective

Job loss estimates can be contested.

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