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Written by Wordsmith   
Thursday, 21 February 2008

UK Chancellor Alistair Darling, announcing the nationalization of failed bank Northern Rock:

"This is a temporary measure. The long-term ownership of this bank must lie in the private sector."

US economist Milton Friedman, reflecting on politicians' plans:

"Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government programme."

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