Peter Costello's use of the 'razor gang' budget discipline—rejecting rent-seeking proposals while protecting genuinely vulnerable populations—exemplifies the combination of fiscal discipline and moral discernment necessary for ethical governance and intergenerational justice.
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David PetraeusEvidence Quote
“he'd say this looks like rent seeking to me... but equally Justice and fairness WTI a minister who came in with a proposal for saving money that would have hit some somebody genuinely in need that distinction is terribly terribly important”
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Why the West is losing its soul - The Aftermath of THAT David Brooks Speech— Alliance for Responsible CitizenshipCreated: 8/11/2026, 5:35:47 AM
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