"Only an alert & knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial & military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods & goals, so that security & liberty may prosper together". Dwight D.Eisenhower.
That being said, they bought Chrysler and took a loss on it - without any real damage to their income... Plus I think they still hold 19% ownership in FCA, IIRC.
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What is to give light must endure burning -- Viktor Frankl