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Broken Promises Quotes

On pledges made and trust left unfulfilled.

These Broken Promises quotes point to specific policy pledges that were not honored, leaving real consequences for ordinary working people.

The fact that two-thirds of Americans who work at small businesses will see premium increases because of the health law is devastating news. This is one more in a long line of broken promises from President Obama and Washington Democrats.

Quotes by Sam Graves

Every Indian outbreak that I have ever known has resulted from broken promises and broken treaties by the government.

Quotes by Buffalo Bill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What policy issue does the first quote criticize?
It criticizes a health law for causing premium increases at small businesses, framing it as an unmet commitment by political leaders.
What historical pattern does the second quote describe?
It states that conflicts with Indigenous communities have historically followed the breaking of agreements and treaties by the government.
Do both quotes focus on government commitments?
Yes, both point to instances where official commitments were not honored, in very different historical and political contexts.
Is either quote a first-hand historical account?
The second quote reflects on a repeated historical pattern the speaker says they witnessed, rather than a single isolated event.
What tone do these quotes take toward the parties involved?
Both take a critical, disappointed tone toward institutions that failed to keep prior commitments.

One line looks further back, tying repeated unrest directly to a long pattern of agreements the government failed to keep.