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Mar302009

Nine terrifying words

DateMonday, March 30, 2009 at 9:11AM | Print ArticlePrint Article | | | AuthorSteve Merrell | CommentPost a Comment

Ronald Reagan once quipped,

“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'”

Richard Wagoner, Edward Liddy, and the other bailout CEO’s are learning that a little bit of truth lurks behind every joke. Given the growing intrusion of government into business, maybe it is time for the rest of us to pay attention.

 

 
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