P.J. O’Rourke Quote – Legislation
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“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.” – P.J. O’Rourke
Read more“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.” – P.J. O’Rourke
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