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One of the things the government cant do is run anything. The only things our government runs are the post office and th
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"One of the things the government can't do is run anything. The only things our government runs are the post office and the railroads, and both of them are bankrupt"

- Lee Iacocca

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This quote by Lee Iacocca is a criticism of the federal government's capability to manage and run services. He is indicating that the government is not capable of running anything efficiently, which the only 2 things it does run, the post office and the railways, are both insolvent. This recommends that the federal government is not efficient in handling companies which it ought to not be associated with running them. He is likewise indicating that the federal government should focus on other areas, such as supplying services and facilities, rather than trying to run services. This quote is a reminder that the government should not be involved in running businesses, which it needs to focus on providing services and facilities that benefit the general public.

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Lee Iacocca This quote is written / told by Lee Iacocca somewhere between October 15, 1924 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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