But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator… - John Kenneth Galbraith

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But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple.

John Kenneth Galbraith

The Age of Uncertainty · August 1, 1977 Verified in 2 sources · 1 more available Sign up to see the complete provenance

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John Kenneth Galbraith (15 October 1908 – 29 April 2006) was a Canadian-American economist and author.

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Alternative Names: John K. Galbraith • John Galbraith • J. K. Galbraith • Ken Galbraith

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But there is merit even in the mentally retarded legislator. He asks the questions that everyone is afraid to ask for fear of seeming simple. - John Kenneth Galbraith

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