"Big government inevitably drives an upward distribution of wealth to those whose wealth, confidence and sophistication enable them to manipulate government."

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Source: George Will: Obama’s tardy epiphany about government’s flaws by George F. Will, www.washingtonpost.com. December 11, 2013.

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George Will is a prominent American political commentator and author known for his insightful analysis of conservative principles and democracy.

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