Taxes Quote by Mitt Romney
“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.”
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.
Consider broader economic impacts of tax policy.
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When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- business surveys
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How accurate are NFIB job loss figures?
- What alternative policies protect jobs?
Job loss estimates can be contested.