“Scholars still debate whether Columbus brought syphilis to the New World or vice versa. But it cannot be doubted that the 2008 world meltdown carries on its label the words Made in America.”

—  Paul A. Samuelson

"Farewell to Friedman-Hayek Libertarian Capitalism", Tribune Media Services (2008)
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