Carl L. Becker (Carl Lotus Becker) Quotes

No class of Americans, so far as I know, has ever objected . . . to any amount of governmental meddling if it appeared to benefit that particular class.

Carl L. Becker

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  Carl L. Becker
  • Class
  • Benefits
  • Particular