Bill Gates

Rank 6 of 47

Score 161

Health aid is a small piece of America’s foreign aid, which is itself a small piece of the federal budget. In 2023, the US spent less than one percent of the federal budget on lifesaving global health programs: https://www.kff.org/interactive/…

7/3/2025, 11:34:56 PM

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Bill Gates

@BillGates

25d

The facts are simple and devastating: Aid cuts have already cost lives, and the number of deaths will continue to rise. Here’s the evidence.

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing the allocation of the U.S. federal budget to global health aid, highlighting its small proportion. It provides factual information and a visual representation to support the argument, contributing to a broader discussion on foreign aid and its impact.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strives to do no harm by presenting factual information about the budget allocation, which can inform public understanding. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By providing data and a visual representation, the statement promotes understanding and awareness of the issue, encouraging empathy for those affected by aid cuts. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its platform to inform and potentially influence public opinion on the importance of global health aid, aiming for societal betterment. [+2]