Quote by Ronald Reagan

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

Summary

This quote suggests that the role of government is not to solve problems but rather to provide financial support or assistance for them. It implies that instead of actively finding solutions, the government often perpetuates or enables problems by offering subsidies or financial aid. The quote may reflect a perspective critical of government intervention, arguing that it may create dependency or inefficiency by continuously subsidizing issues rather than addressing their underlying causes.

By Ronald Reagan

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