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“Military pay has been allowed to lag behind to the point where career enlisted men with families to feed have been forced to resort to food stamps.”

Quote by Thomas Sowell

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Thomas Sowell is a renowned economist, born on June 30, 1930. His research spans across various fields such as economic policy, race, and social issues, having a profound impact on economics and the social sciences. more

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