Quote by Fareed Zakaria

What we see today is an American economy that has boomed because of policies and developments of the 1950s and '60s: the interstate-highway system, massive funding for science and technology, a public-education system that was the envy of the world and generous immigration policies.

What we see today is an American economy that has boomed bec

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This quote highlights the belief that the American economy's success in the present has its roots in various policies and advancements that took place in the 1950s and '60s. These include the creation of the interstate-highway system, significant investment in science and technology, a public-education system that was highly regarded globally, and favorable immigration policies. The quote suggests that these factors were instrumental in fostering economic growth and positioning the country's economy for its current prosperity.

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