Quote by Ben Quayle
Spending when the math's not there and the numbers aren't there and if they look in the social security trust fund, it's filled with IOUs because the government's been pilfering it for years on end. We have to do something. We have to start having this discussion.
Summary
This quote highlights the issue of excessive government spending without proper financial planning. It emphasizes that in certain instances, the government chooses to spend money despite lacking the necessary funds or a sound financial basis. The mention of the social security trust fund being filled with IOUs suggests that the government has mismanaged these funds over an extended period. The quote calls for a sincere discussion regarding the current spending practices and urges the need for immediate action to address this ongoing problem.
Topics
Trust
By Ben Quayle