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Adam Smith: “I do not think it serves any particular purpose to make promises that nobody has any intention of keeping.”

On the recordJune 11, 2017
I do not think it serves any particular purpose to make promises that nobody has any intention of keeping.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for realistic defense promises.

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