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“Government means politics, and interference by government carries with it always the implication of coercion. We may accept the expanding power of bureaucrats so long as we bask in their friendly smile. But it is a dangerous temptation. Today politics may be our friend and tomorrow we may be its victims.”

Quote by Owen D. Young

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Owen D. Young was an outstanding businessman known for his leadership role at General Electric. He played a significant role in the industrial world during the early 20th century, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering and manufacturing. more

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