I largely agree with those that hold that Government should not in general interfere with the course of the economy merely on the strength of its own commercial judgment. If we cannot rely on the judgment of individual businessmen, taking their own risks, we have no future anyway.


March 24, 1966, page 215. - Official Report of Proceedings of the Hong Kong Legislative Council

John James Cowperthwaite Quotes

I largely agree with those that hold that Government should not in general interfere with the course of the economy merely on the strength of its own ...

I largely agree with those that hold that Government should not in general interfere with the course of the economy merely on the strength of its own ...

I largely agree with those that hold that Government should not in general interfere with the course of the economy merely on the strength of its own ...

I largely agree with those that hold that Government should not in general interfere with the course of the economy merely on the strength of its own ...