John F. Lehman, Jr., Secretary of the Navy from 1981 to 1987

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

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power behind the throne

[power behind the throne] {n. phr.} The person with the real power backing up the more visible partner (usually said about the wives of public figures). * /It is rumored […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

flower power

[flower power] {n.}, {slang} The supposed power of love and nonviolence as intended to be used by members of the anti-culture to change American society. * /The young people were […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

green power

[green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige or power money can buy one. * /In American political elections the candidates that win are usually the ones who have green […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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