On the recordOctober 18, 1954
My friend, I would like for you to know that the soldier has only one excuse for living in this world, and that is to regain the peace that you diplomats lost in the first place.
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presidency.ucsb.eduEisenhower: “My friend, I would like for you to know that the soldier has only one excuse for living in this world, and that is to…”
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Remarks at the Department of State 1954 Honor Awards Ceremony
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