We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not only from the power of the state, but even more so from economic and societal power. (Gustav Heinemann)

We have to recognize that the freedom of the individual has to be protected not only from the power of the state, but even more so from economic and societal power.

Gustav Heinemann

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