{"id":2109284,"date":"2023-11-27T19:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T00:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/education-secretary-miguel-cardona-misappropriates-famous-reagan-quote-to-tout-big-government\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T19:32:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T00:32:48","slug":"education-secretary-miguel-cardona-misappropriates-famous-reagan-quote-to-tout-big-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/education-secretary-miguel-cardona-misappropriates-famous-reagan-quote-to-tout-big-government\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Secretary Miguel Cardona misuses Reagan quote to promote expansive government"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feducation-secretary-miguel-cardona-misappropriates-famous-reagan-quote-to-tout-big-government%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2109284&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Education Secretary Misinterprets President Reagan&#8217;s Quote<\/h2>\n<p>Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recently made\u200b a misstep while discussing the role of the government in people&#8217;s lives. Speaking at the 2023 Winter Meeting for \u200cthe Western Governors&#8217; Association\u200d in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,\u200d Cardona mistakenly attributed a quote to President Ronald Reagan. He said, &#8220;I think it was\u2064 President Reagan \u200dwho said, &#8216;We&#8217;re from the government. We&#8217;re here\u2063 to help.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This error did not go unnoticed, as former Education\u200d Secretary Betsy DeVos criticized\u2062 Cardona&#8217;s mistake, calling it &#8220;terrifying&#8221; on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Rep. Eric Burlison also chimed in, stating\u200c on X, &#8220;Miguel\u200b Cardona is the exact person President Reagan warned us about.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Setting the Record Straight<\/h3>\n<p>Cardona&#8217;s misinterpretation of Reagan&#8217;s quote sparked controversy, but it&#8217;s\u200d important\u200d to clarify \u2063the \u2064context. The full statement made by President Reagan\u2063 during a news \u2064conference in August 1986 was: &#8220;The nine \u200bmost terrifying words in the English\u2064 language are: I&#8217;m\u2064 from the Government, and I&#8217;m here\u2062 to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Reagan believed in a \u200climited government, and his policies were often associated with the idea that conservatives are anti-government\u2064 while liberals are pro-government. In this particular conference, Reagan was highlighting the \u2063inefficiency of government and how it can sometimes do more harm than good, according to the\u200b Ronald Reagan \u2062Presidential Foundation and Institute.<\/p>\n<h3>Productive Discussions at the Conference<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the misstep, Cardona\u2063 and other representatives from the Biden administration engaged in productive \u200cpolicy discussions with Western\u2063 governors at the \u200cconference. \u2062The governors, \u200drepresenting\u200b the 22 westernmost states\u2063 and territories, passed resolutions addressing important issues such as the opioid epidemic and forestry and species management.<\/p>\n<p>During one \u200bof the panels, Cardona focused on the Department of Education&#8217;s priorities, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jill-biden-tells-community-colleges-your-students-and-their-families-are-carrying-the-brunt-of-the-crisis\/\" title=\"Jill Biden Tells Community Colleges: \u2018Your Students And Their Families Are Carrying The Brunt Of The Crisis\u2019\">supporting students<\/a> after the \u2063COVID-19 pandemic and providing them with \u200bthe \u2064necessary training for\u200d successful careers. He emphasized the department&#8217;s \u200ccommitment to working\u200d closely with governors and offering resources and assistance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re gonna\u200b set up follow-up calls with every governor we met with to make sure we&#8217;re available,&#8221; Cardona stated, highlighting the department&#8217;s dedication to supporting students across states.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, while Cardona&#8217;s misinterpretation of\u200b Reagan&#8217;s quote \u2064caused some controversy, the conference provided a platform for meaningful \u200cdiscussions and\u200b collaboration between the \u2063Biden administration and Western governors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Washington\u2062 Examiner\u2063 reached out\u200b to the Department of Education for\u2064 comment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2063 responsibilities do public figures, particularly those in positions of power\u200c and \u200binfluence like \u2063Education Secretary Cardona, have in ensuring the \u200daccuracy\u200c of their \u2064statements regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yale-law-journal-editor-apologizes-for-unwelcoming-culture\/\" title=\"Yale Law Journal Editor Apologizes For \u2018Unwelcoming Culture\u2019\">previous leaders<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ortant to set the record straight. The \u200bquote in\u2063 question is actually a popular misquote often \u200battributed to President\u200d Reagan, but it is not something\u200c he ever said. The\u2064 correct \u2063quote is, &#8220;The\u2063 nine most\u2064 terrifying words \u200bin the English language are, &#8216;I&#8217;m\u200c from the government and I&#8217;m here to help.'&#8221;\u200b This quote is often\u200d used to highlight Reagan&#8217;s\u2063 belief in limited government \u2062and his\u200b skepticism \u2063towards government intervention.<\/p>\n<p>Cardona&#8217;s mistake \u200bis understandable, as the misquote has \u200cbeen circulating for years and has\u2063 become somewhat ingrained in \u2062popular culture.\u200d However, \u200das the current Education Secretary, it \u200dis crucial for\u200c Cardona to ensure \u200cthat his statements are accurate and \u200bwell-informed, especially\u2063 when referencing previous leaders.\u2064 Misattributing quotes can lead to misunderstandings and misrepresentation of historical figures&#8217; beliefs and values.<\/p>\n<p>Reagan is often seen as an influential\u200b figure in conservative politics, \u200cknown for \u2063his advocacy of\u2064 limited government\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/esg-the-invisible-fist-of-the-economy\/\" title=\"ESG: The Invisible Fist Of The Economy\">free-market principles<\/a>. \u200dBy misquoting him, \u2063Cardona\u200c may \u200dhave inadvertently misrepresented the principles and beliefs that Reagan stood for.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for\u200b public\u200d figures, especially those \u200din positions of power and\u2064 influence, to \u2062exercise caution and accuracy when referencing historical figures \u2064and their quotes. Misrepresentations can have ripple effects, perpetuating misinformation \u2062and distorting \u200bthe true \u2064intentions and beliefs of these figures.<\/p>\n<p>Challenging Cardona&#8217;s Mistake<\/p>\n<p>Former\u200c Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and \u2062Rep. Eric Burlison&#8217;s criticism of Cardona&#8217;s\u2063 mistake\u200c should\u200b also be examined \u200cin the context of broader\u2064 political\u200d dynamics. It is not surprising that figures from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crenshaw-the-real-authoritarians\/\" title=\"CRENSHAW: The Real Authoritarians\">opposing political ideologies<\/a> would seize upon an opportunity to criticize Cardona, particularly\u2064 given his role in the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is also\u200c essential \u200bto acknowledge that political opponents will \u200boften jump on any\u200b misstep as an opportunity \u200cto undermine and criticize\u200c their adversaries. In this case,\u2062 Cardona&#8217;s misquote gave opponents a chance to attack his\u2063 credibility and portray him as\u2064 someone who is either unaware of or misrepresenting\u200b conservative principles.<\/p>\n<p>Moving \u2063Forward<\/p>\n<p>Cardona&#8217;s misquote serves as a reminder of the importance of\u200b accuracy and\u2063 precision in public discourse, particularly when \u200bit comes to attributing quotes to historical figures. As Education Secretary, Cardona holds a position \u200dof authority and influence,\u2062 and \u2063it \u200cis \u200bimperative that he\u2062 takes the necessary steps to ensure\u2063 that his statements reflect the truth and respect the legacies of those who came before him.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this \u200dincident highlights the\u2062 broader need for civility and honest dialogue in\u200b our political\u2064 discourse. The immediate rush to criticism and character attacks, as seen in the responses \u200bof DeVos and Burlison, only serves to further polarize \u200dand \u2062divide our\u200d nation. Instead, we should\u2062 strive for open and respectful conversations that promote understanding and\u200b bridge ideological \u200bdifferences.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Education Secretary Miguel \u2064Cardona&#8217;s misinterpretation of\u200d President Reagan&#8217;s \u2062quote sparked controversy and highlighted the importance of accuracy\u2062 in public discourse. While Cardona&#8217;s mistake is understandable, it is \u200dessential for\u2062 public figures to exercise caution \u2064and precision\u200c when referencing historical figures and their quotes. Moreover, political opponents should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawley-calls-for-mayorkas-to-be-impeached-saying-terrorists-have-invitation-to-come-to-us\/\" title=\"Hawley demands Mayorkas' impeachment, claims US invites terrorists.\">seek constructive dialogue<\/a> rather than using such incidents as an\u200c opportunity for personal \u200cattacks. By upholding these \u2063principles,\u200c we \u200bcan foster a more \u2063informed and civil society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recently spoke at the 2023 Winter Meeting for the Western Governors&#8217; Association. While discussing the government&#8217;s role in people&#8217;s lives, Cardona misinterpreted President Ronald Reagan&#8217;s stance. He was joined by Govs. Mark Gordon (R-WI) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) at the event held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2109285,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2109284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2109284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2109284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2109284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2109285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2109284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2109284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2109284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}