Quote by Hillary Clinton
We can't go to people who have lost their job at GM and say, 'Oh, by the way, we are going to pay money to build a road here or inoculate children there,' unless we can demonstrate that it is in America's interest. I happen to think it is.
Summary
This quote highlights the speaker's belief that in order to justify providing financial aid to address various societal challenges, such as infrastructure development or healthcare, it is essential to demonstrate the benefits to America as a whole. They imply that convincing individuals who have lost their jobs in industries like GM requires showing how these investments can contribute to the country's overall interests. The speaker personally supports the idea that such measures are indeed in America's best interest.