"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. We must never let
the weight of this combination endanger our liberties
or democratic processes. We should take nothing
for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry
can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial
and military machinery of defense with our peaceful
methods and goals so that security and liberty may
prosper together.”
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