Quote by Ronald Reagan
As a nation, we must choose between the sanctity of life ethic and the quality of life ethic. I have no trouble identifying the answer our nation has always given to this basic question, and the answer that I hope and pray it will give in the future.
Summary
This quote highlights the importance of making a choice between valuing the sanctity of life and prioritizing the quality of life. It suggests that the speaker has already identified the answer their nation has historically given to this dilemma, and desires that the same viewpoint will persist in the future. This statement implies a fundamental moral decision regarding the extent to which the value of life outweighs concerns surrounding quality or standards of living.