We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them...you create a nation of lawbreakers and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Rearden."
I was thinking that this was a good start on Directive 10-289.