"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwight-d-eisenhowers-farewell-address#transcript https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwigh...