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“Is it not strange that the descendants of those Pilgrim Fathers who crossed the Atlantic to preserve their own freedom of opinion have always proved themselves intolerant of the spiritual liberty of others?”

Quote by William E. Simon

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William E. Simon

William E. Simon was an American politician and businessman who served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury. He held the position in the early 1970s, during which time he promoted tax reform and the liberalization of financial markets. Simon also had a significant career in business, serving as the CEO of Lehman Brothers. more

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