The question is what will Mitt Romney do as president if his policy is simply to be hands off and let the government be made so small it can be drowned in a bathtub. In the 21st century global economy, no state alone has the ability to compete against China.

Summary

This quote questions the effectiveness of Mitt Romney's proposed policies as president. It criticizes his approach of reducing government intervention and downsizing it to the point that it becomes insignificant. The statement suggests that in the modern global economy, individual states, such as the United States, cannot effectively compete with a powerful nation like China. It implies that Romney's hands-off approach may not be sufficient in addressing the challenges and threats posed by economic competition from countries like China.

Topics