Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was caught misquoting former President Ronald Reagan during a speech at the Western Governors Association Winter Meeting.
Cardona incorrectly stated a popular phrase about the federal government’s role, which was drastically different from what Reagan actually said.
“As, I think it was President Reagan said, ‘We’re from the government. We’re here to help,'” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said. (Trending: Biden Shamefully Removes God From National Address)
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona:
"I think it was President Reagan who said, 'We're from the government. We're here to help!'"
Here's the actual quote:
"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help." pic.twitter.com/Hgxpt2Xdoh
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The original quote expressed the inefficiency of government and the need for a more diminutive form of government, while Cardona’s comments focused on working with state governors on funding priorities related to education.
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help,” Reagan had said.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute has stated that the phrase points “to how the government tends to be inefficient, to such a degree that instead of helping, it often causes harm instead.”
“This view expresses the need for a more diminutive form of government where an individual or organization can complete an activity more effectively than the whole government,” it adds.
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