Commitment Quote by Timothy Geithner
“The world is likely to view any temporary extension of the income tax cuts for the top two percent as a prelude to a long-term or permanent extension, and that would hurt economic recovery as well by undermining confidence that we're prepared to make a commitment today to bring down our future deficits.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Treasury Department, 2012
Extending tax cuts for the wealthy may undermine confidence and hinder economic recovery, risking future deficits.
In simple terms: Tax cuts for rich may hurt recovery.
Avoid extending cuts without plan.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative debates
- business forecasting
- public communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist?
- How does public confidence affect markets?
Short‑term benefits may be outweighed by long‑term debt.