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“Let me make our goal . . . very clear: jobs, jobs, jobs, and more jobs . . . . Our policy has been and will continue to be: What is good for the American workers is good for America.” quote by Ronald Reagan
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“Let me make our goal . . . very clear: jobs, jobs, jobs, and more jobs . . . . Our policy has been and will continue to be: What is good for the American workers is good for America.”

Ronald Reagan

About This Quote

Source Speech: State of the Union, United States, 1982

The president emphasizes job creation as the core goal, linking workers’ welfare to national prosperity.

In simple terms: Jobs are essential for national health.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize policies that create jobs.

Themes

economics employment nationalism

Mood

determined assertive

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • campaign speeches
  • economic reports

Key Concepts

policy labor market political strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can job quality be improved?
  • What other factors contribute to national well‑being?
A Different Perspective

Job creation alone may not address inequality.

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