Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 22, 1966
The most cruel irony I know is that men require force to serve peace.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Dedication of the AMVETS National Headquarters Building.

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