Quotation by

Steve Forbes

We must guard against the overreaching hand of big government trying to take away our freedom. And we must always protect the environment in a manner consistent with our values.

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Steve Forbes is warning that government power should not become too controlling or limit individual liberties. At the same time, he emphasizes that environmental protection should be done in ways that align with the principles and beliefs people hold.

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