When scrutiny is lacking, tyranny, corruption and man's baser qualities have a better chance of entering into the public business of any government. (Jacob K. Javits)

When scrutiny is lacking, tyranny, corruption and man's baser qualities have a better chance of entering into the public business of any government.

Jacob K. Javits

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