George McGovern's Quote - The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official polic

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The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of ones country deep enough to call her to a higher plain. – George McGovern

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I was the guy who was constantly speaking out against the Vietnam War. I have no regrets about that. – George McGovern

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Its a tough thing, to know what to do about a war that deep in your gut you feel is wrong and yet watch your peers going off to fight in that war. – George McGovern

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Politics is an act of faith you have to show some kind of confidence in the intellectual and moral capacity of the public. – George McGovern

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