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Raphael Warnock: The profit motive, when it is the sole basis of an economic system, encourages a cutthroat competition and selfish…

On the recordJuly 25, 2023
The profit motive, when it is the sole basis of an economic system, encourages a cutthroat competition and selfish ambition.
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Raphael Warnock
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Referencing Dr. King's view on the dangers of profit-driven economies.

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