'There's a lot of money to pay for this. It doesn't have to be U.S. taxpayer money. We are dealing with a country that can really finance its own reconstruction, and relatively soon.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues the country being discussed can fund its own rebuilding soon, reducing the need for US taxpayer money.
- In plain terms
- This country can pay for itself soon.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect local resources to cover recovery costs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who pays for war?
- When is a country self sufficient?
Another view
The timeline for self financing may be overly optimistic.
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