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We may have to force people to get together in terms of picking a particular type of technology and starting to build to
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"We may have to force people to get together in terms of picking a particular type of technology and starting to build to that technology, as opposed to everybody exercising their right to buy their own system, you know, at will"

- Michael Chertoff

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This quote by Michael Chertoff recommends that in order to make development, it might be needed to restrict individuals's freedom to select their own technology. He is suggesting that rather of permitting everyone to purchase whatever system they want, it would be more useful to have everybody use the same kind of innovation. This would permit more efficient collaboration and progress, as everyone would be working with the same system. By requiring people to utilize the same technology, it would also assist to reduce expenses and ensure that everybody is on the exact same page. Eventually, this quote suggests that in order to make progress, it may be essential to restrict people's freedom to select their own technology.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Chertoff somewhere between November 28, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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