I found the quote quoted as follows: "Government," he has told us, "has three primary functions: It should provide for the military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. And it should protect citizens against crimes against themselves or their property." Milton, I'm relieved Defense made the cut. (laughter) Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld Tribute to Milton Friedman White House, Washington, D.C., May 9, 2002 I also saw the quote appearing without quotation marks in a free term paper website. Nicholas J. Theocarakis