In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket' paralyzing individual initiative, innovation, and overall societal improvement.
On the recordJune 8, 2023
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Senator Paul criticizes federal bureaucracy's negative impact on innovation and individual initiative.
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