PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Vivek Ramaswamy: “This nation was built on the idea of that meritocracy.”

Featuring: Vivek Ramaswamy, Libertarian, Conservative | Former Candidate, President of the United States | National

Watch on YouTube

Vivek Ramaswamy's Vision for Ohio: Reviving the American Dream

Published | Video Starts at 26:42

While also every son and daughter of our state who wants to be that welder or that electrician or that mechanic, also having a path to the American dream through vocabulary, educational education. That is what a true meritocracy is about. And This nation was built on the idea of that meritocracy. You see, a true meritocracy recognizes the truth that no two people have the same skills. (26:42–26:46)

CLAIM

Asserts that the United States was founded on the principle of meritocracy.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Vivek Ramaswamy

Discover more from

Vivek Ramaswamy

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.