On the recordOctober 5, 1980
The best weapon is one that's never fired in combat, and the best soldier is one that never dies or sheds his blood on the field of battle.
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presidency.ucsb.eduJimmy Carter: “The best weapon is one that's never fired in combat, and the best soldier is one that never dies or sheds his blood on…”
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Addison, Illinois Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session with Du Page County Residents
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