If congress sends me legislation that has a tax increase in it, I will veto it faster than Vanna White can turn the letters V-E-T-O!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan humorously vows to veto tax bills quickly.
- In plain terms
- He will stop tax hikes faster than a game show host.
- What can you take from it?
- Use wit to communicate firm political stances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humor affect policy?
- Is this a strong stance?
Another view
Humor might downplay the seriousness of economic policy.
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