On the record
Of its people it has been truly said: "They have fought successfully the battles of every country but their own.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Of its people it has been truly said: "They have fought successfully the battles of every country but their own.”
Editor's note · Context
Stevenson acknowledges the Irish people's contributions to global conflicts, emphasizing their sacrifices.
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