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We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.

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War is a continuation of politics by other means.

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And now, like the old soldier of that ballad, I now close my military career, and just fade away...an old soldier who tried to do his duty, as God gave him the light to see that duty. Good-bye.

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We are all here for a spell; get all the good laughs you can.

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We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.

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Mystery is underrated, and understanding is overrated.

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Hit hard, hit fast, hit often.

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Thank God I have done my duty.

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I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast for I intend to go in harm

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I have made this letter long because i have not the time to make it shorter.

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