Quote – Edward J. Breck, president of John H. Breck Inc. (a major cosmetics firm), Testimony, House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce hearings.

An unfettered exercise of power is certainly beneficial to no one, and governmental departments are no exception to this rule.

Edward J. Breck, president of John H. Breck Inc. (a major cosmetics firm) testifies against the bill in a Congressional hearing. From the June 19-22, 1962, House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce hearings.

Tuesday, June 19, 1962
Culprits: 
Industry groups
Issues: 
Drug Safety
Laws: 
Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
Themes: 
Bureaucratic overreach