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Quote by George McGovern
There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the

There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the flag and their troops, no matter how mistaken the war. – George McGovern

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From secrecy and deception in high places, come home, America. From military spending so wasteful that it weakens our nation, come home, America. – 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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I think it was my study of history that convinced me that the Democratic Party was more on the side of the average American. – George McGovern

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Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war. – Otto Von Bismark

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So long as war is the main business of nations, temporary despotism – despotism during the campaign – is indispensable. – Walter Bagehot

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What a cruel thing war is… to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors. – Robert E. Lee

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A great war leaves the country with three armies — an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an army of thieves. – German Proverb

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