Administration Quote by Richard M. Nixon
“[Peter] Drucker says that modern government can do only two things well: wage war and inflate the currency. Its the aim of my administration to prove Mr Drucker wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1971, White House Press Conference
Drucker claims government excels only at war and inflation, but the speaker aims to prove him wrong.
In simple terms: Government can do more.
Challenge limits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- administration
- public policy
- economic strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can government improve?
- What reforms are needed?
Complex problems may resist simple solutions.