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He accused Fed leadership of “defending its mistakes instead of correcting them” and said the institution had fallen victim to “the tyranny of the status quo.”

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They appear stuck in what Milton Friedman called “the tyranny of the status quo.”

“His commitment to protecting the principle of open dialogue and opposing tyranny has been a significant impact on our nation’s conversation.”

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“For generations,” he said, “Miami has been a haven for those fleeing communist tyranny in South Africa.”

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The current incumbent, Sir Keir Starmer said of the moment: "We remember a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future. Their legacy is peace, and our duty is to protect it."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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