Beware the military-industrial complex.
Interpretation
A warning about the dangers of the alliance between the military and industrial sectors.
Dwight D. Eisenhower's quote warns of the potential threats posed by the military-industrial complex, which refers to the relationship between a country's military and the industries that supply it with equipment and services. He believed that this union could lead to excessive influence on government policy, prioritizing military spending and conflict over peace, social welfare, and democracy.
In practice
During a speech on military spending, I referenced Eisenhower's warning about the military-industrial complex.
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