Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

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This quote, often attributed to former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower, emphasizes the need for caution and vigilance when it comes to the military-industrial complex. It warns against allowing this alliance between military establishments and defense contractors to gain excessive and unjustifiable influence within the government. The quote suggests that such undue influence could lead to the dangerous and harmful concentration of power in society, which should be recognized and prevented.

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By Dwight D. Eisenhower

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