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“Capital, never concerned with distribution, is now less and less concerned with production. Capital is driving for power, for the control over markets, lands, resources. Capital, in corporate hands, can move anywhere and thus demand and get the utmost in concessions and privileges as well as the freedom to operate in the interest of ever-increasing wealth and assets.”

Quote by Eric Kierans

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Eric Kierans, a prominent Canadian politician, was born on February 2, 1914, and passed away on May 9, 2004. He was active in Canadian politics and held several significant positions during his career. more

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