The existence of a free market does not of course eliminate the need for government. On the contrary, government is essential both as a forum for determining the "rule of the game" and as an umpire to interpret and enforce the rules decided on.
Milton FriedmanPick at random any three letters from the alphabet, put them in any order, and you will have an acronym designating a federal agency we can do without.
Milton FriedmanI would say that in this world, the greatest source of inequality has been special privileges granted by government.
Milton FriedmanThere is no place for government to prohibit consumers from buying products the effect of which will be to harm themselves.
Milton Friedman