Which of the following individuals would be most likely to support a balanced budget amendment to the constitution?
A)"Christmas is when children ask Santa Claus for things and their parents pay for them.Deficits is when adults ask government for things and their children pay for them." -Richard Lamm
B)"In a boom, inflation can be caused by allowing unlimited credit to support excited enthusiasm of business speculators.But in a slump government expenditure is the only sure means of obtaining quickly a rising output." -J.M.Keynes
C)"If we face a recession we should not lay off employees.Employees are not guilty; why should they suffer?" -Akio Morita
D)"Underbalancing the budget during a depression is not primarily a deliberate policy but a practical necessity." -Gunnar Myrdal

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Richard Lamm's quote suggests a concern for future generations and the idea that the government should not burden them with debt. A balanced budget amendment would help ensure that the government operates within its means and does not accumulate excessive debt. The other individuals' quotes suggest a preference for government spending, particularly during times of economic downturn, which may not align with support for a balanced budget amendment.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Be Most Likely to Support