Appropriation Quote by William Proxmire
“As chairman of the Senate subcommittee responsible for NASA appropriations, I say not a penny for this nutty fantasy.”
About This Quote
The speaker dismisses funding a speculative project, calling it a “nutty fantasy.”
In simple terms: Rejects funding a speculative, unrealistic project.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate project feasibility.
Themes
budget
skepticism
policy
science funding
risk assessment
Mood
critical
pragmatic
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- budget meetings
- legislative hearings
- science policy
Key Concepts
political
government spending
innovation critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine funding worthiness?
- How to balance innovation and risk?
A Different Perspective
May stifle bold ideas.
