35 years ago in reason.

• Position: Quotes from past articles - Brief article

"The common thread running through all the economic success stories of the postwar era is a heavy reliance on the private sector and a government which cut taxes and allowed free markets to operate."

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--Bruce Bartlett, "Supply-Side Success Stories"

"The [Federal Trade Commission]'s behavior is not that difficult to understand, of course. Despite what many people think, bureaucrats are human beings, so they generally make decisions based on what will benefit them the most. In this respect they are no different from ordinary consumers and business people."

--Morgan Norval, "Kept Critics"

"Amidst the rush to increase the US defense budget...