Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes

This is a government of the people, by the people and for the people no longer. It is a government of corporations, by corporations, and for corporations.

This is a government of the people, by the people and for th

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that the government, originally created to serve and represent the interests of the people, has shifted its focus towards serving the interests of corporations. It suggests that power and influence now lie predominantly in the hands of corporate entities, rather than in the hands of the citizens. This view criticizes the perceived prioritization of corporate interests over the needs and well-being of the general public, implying a detachment between the government and the people it is meant to serve.

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By Rutherford B. Hayes

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