Citizens Quote by William Barr
“It is entirely reasonable to want to know how many citizens and non-citizens there are in the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Testimony before U.S. Senate Committee, 2020
Desire for demographic data is rational for policy and planning.
In simple terms: Knowing population numbers helps governance.
Collect accurate data for informed decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- census planning
- resource allocation
- public health
- urban development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accurate data affect policy outcomes?
- What privacy concerns arise?
Data collection can be costly and politically contentious.