Government is the enemy until ...

Government is the enemy until you need a friend.
 William Cohen

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I am absolutely convinced that there are weapons...I saw evidence back in 1998 when we would see the inspectors being barred from gaining entry into a warehouse for three hours with trucks rolling up and then moving those trucks out.
 William Cohen
Taxpayers have spent more than $200 billion in the last decade on computer systems that are antiquated, incompatible, and not doing the job.
 William Cohen
Terrorism is escalating to the point that Americans soon may have to choose between civil liberties and more intrusive means of protection.
 William Cohen
We have to yet really seriously debate the constitutional issues and whether or not we're willing to give up more freedom in order to have more security.
 William Cohen