“ Simple fairness dictates that government must not raise taxes on families struggling to pay their bills. ”
Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address (25 January 1984). copy citation
| Author | Ronald Reagan |
|---|---|
| Source | State of the Union Address |
| Topic | fairness government |
| Date | 25 January 1984 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/5046/5046-h/5046-h.htm |
Context
“Well, I think that debate is missing an important point. Whether government borrows or increases taxes, it will be taking the same amount of money from the private sector, and, either way, that's too much. Simple fairness dictates that government must not raise taxes on families struggling to pay their bills. The root of the problem is that government's share is more than we can afford if we're to have a sound economy.
We must bring down the deficits to ensure continued economic growth. In the budget that I will submit on February 1st, I will recommend measures that will reduce the deficit over the next 5 years.”
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