Care Quote by Ronald Reagan
“I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic remarks, 1985
Deficits can be self‑correcting if large enough, implying limited need for intervention.
In simple terms: Big deficits may resolve themselves.
Monitor fiscal health, not just size.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- public finance
- policy debate
- economic forecasting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is relying on self‑correction prudent?
- What risks does this stance pose?
Assumes growth will offset debt, which may not hold.