Harold J. Laski: “He comes to see that his needs will be met only as he contributes his…”

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He comes to see that his needs will be met only as he contributes his instructed judgment to the experience out of which decisions are compounded.

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Harold J. Laski

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This statement underscores the importance of citizen involvement in decision-making processes.

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