For twenty years it had been generally known that an insidious Lobby was maintained in Washington to influence … - Margaret Case Harriman

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As a kid, I kind of spent my life being amazed by being tricked. I love being tricked. I still love it today.

Margaret Case Harriman

For twenty years it had been generally known that an insidious Lobby was maintained in Washington to influence legislation and executive action on behalf of vested interests. . . . The lobby was a creature of darkness. It worked behind closed doors and whispered in corners. This ancient industry was one form of invisible government.

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