Famous quote by Charlton Heston

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Well, we have certainly produced great art before we did this. In my view, there are any number of areas of government w
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"Well, we have certainly produced great art before we did this. In my view, there are any number of areas of government which tax money should not be spent"

- Charlton Heston

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Charlton Heston is suggesting that federal government cash must not be spent on certain areas, which great art can be produced without using tax money. He is implying that the government must focus on other areas that are more important than art, and that art can be produced without the need for federal government financing. He is likewise suggesting that the government should not be spending money on locations that are not vital, which the cash must be used for more crucial things. This quote is a tip that art is essential, however it must not be the only thing that the federal government is spending cash on. It is also a pointer that the federal government need to be investing money on things that are important and crucial, and not on things that are not essential.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charlton Heston between October 4, 1923 and April 5, 2008. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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