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Kevin Hern: The most terrifying words in the English language are, I quote, 'I am from the government and I am here to help.'

On the recordDecember 3, 2019
The most terrifying words in the English language are, I quote, 'I am from the government and I am here to help.'
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Kevin Hern
Republican · Oklahoma

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Hern emphasizes the dangers of government intervention in business.

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