"And I have to tell you as a grandmother, I worry about the fact that my grandchildren are going to be paying for all the spending, including military spending, that has gone on and the tax cuts that have come through"
- Geraldine Ferraro
About this Quote
Geraldine Ferraro is expressing her issue for the future of her grandchildren. She is worried that the spending and tax cuts that have actually been carried out will have a negative effect on her grandchildren's future. She is concerned that her grandchildren will be the ones to spend for the spending and tax cuts that have been put in place. She is fretted that the spending and tax cuts will cause an increase in the nationwide financial obligation, which her grandchildren will be accountable for settling. She is likewise concerned that the tax cuts will lead to a decrease in government revenue, which will make it challenging for the federal government to supply the essential services and programs that her grandchildren will need. Eventually, Geraldine Ferraro is expressing her worry that her grandchildren will be the ones to suffer the effects of the current costs and tax cuts.
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