I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reagan uses humor to dismiss concerns about the national deficit, suggesting it is too large to be managed easily.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that the deficit is so big it will take care of itself without worry.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor is sometimes used to downplay serious economic issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might a leader downplay the deficit?
- What are the risks of ignoring fiscal responsibility?
Another view
This perspective ignores the real economic risks associated with high national debt.
More from Ronald Reagan
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