Who said “The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism.”?

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Edward Heath. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceSpeech in the House of Commons (15 May 1973)

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Heath, E. (n.d.). The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4547-the-unpleasant-and-unacceptable-face-of-capitalism/

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Heath, Edward. “The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4547-the-unpleasant-and-unacceptable-face-of-capitalism/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Heath, Edward. “The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/4547-the-unpleasant-and-unacceptable-face-of-capitalism/.

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