Abundance Quote by Patrick J. Kennedy
“Franklin Roosevelt said the test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance to those who have much; it is whether we provide enough to those who have too little. This reconciliation package fails that test as well.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Social Welfare, 2013
Progress should be measured by helping the poorest, not enriching the already wealthy; the current plan fails this test.
In simple terms: Judge progress by aid to the needy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize policies that lift the disadvantaged.
Themes
justice
economics
policy
inequality
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analysis
policy
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- budget planning
- nonprofit fundraising
Key Concepts
social welfare
redistributive justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we design fair welfare systems?
- What obstacles hinder equitable resource distribution?
A Different Perspective
Wealth redistribution can be politically contentious and complex.
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