Quote by Mitt Romney

Dependency is death to initiative, to risk-taking and opportunity. It's time to stop the spread of government dependency and fight it like the poison it is.

Dependency is death to initiative, to risk-taking and opport

Summary

This quote suggests that relying on government aid or assistance can have negative consequences on individual drive, courage, and opportunities. The speaker argues that dependence on the government hinders one's ability to take risks, be proactive, and seize opportunities. They view government dependency as a detrimental force, comparing it to poison. The quote urges for an end to the expanding trend of reliance on the government and emphasizes the need to combat it effectively.

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