Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the cloak of national security, is doubly dangerous.
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"Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the cloak of national security, is doubly dangerous." — William Proxmire
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Power always has to be kept in check; power exercised in secret, especially under the cloak of national security, is doubly dangerous. — William Proxmire
About William Proxmire
William Proxmire was a Politician from United States (1915–2005).
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This quote is attributed to William Proxmire, a Politician from United States.
When did William Proxmire live?
William Proxmire lived from 1915 – 2005.