The following is an excerpt from President Dwight Eisenhower’s 1961 farewell speech discussing the perils of the military industrial complex. Its relevance today is ever so present.
A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk h…
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