“It is not laissez-faire that has failed. That would be an ill day for men. What has failed is the courage to see what is true and speak it to the people, to point to the true remedies.”

for the most part

How about taking some action on true remedies?

Having courage and speaking truthfully is not just something for the rulers -- the people are just as responsible. Let laissez-faire be, and stand resolute when realizing there is no free lunch.

Excellent quote. People take action on true remidies governments do not.