It's time that America's government lived by the same values as America's families. It's time we invested in America's future and made sure our people have the skills to compete and thrive in a 21st century economy. That's what Democrats believe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reid calls for government to reflect family values and invest in education and skills for a modern economy.
- In plain terms
- Government should act like families and invest in people’s skills for the future.
- What can you take from it?
- Investing in workforce skills aligns government with family values and economic needs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values should guide government spending?
- How do you measure economic thriving?
Another view
Defining family values broadly can lead to disagreement on specific investments.
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