Liberty Quotes

"We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home." -Edward R. Murrow (1908-1965), American Broadcast Newsman
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"I believe that if we had and would keep our dirty, bloody, dollar-soaked fingers out of the business of these nations so full of depressed, exploited people, they will arrive at a solution of their own -- and if unfortunately their revolution must be of the violent type because the "haves" refuse to share with the "have-nots" by any peaceful method, at least what they get will be their own, and not the American style, which they don't want and above all don't want crammed down their throats by Americans." -General David M. Shoup Commandant of the Marine Corps 1960-63, Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal Source: May 14, 1966
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"My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government, to be upon friendly terms with, but independent of, all the nations of the earth. To share in the broils of none. To fulfil our own engagements. To supply the wants, and be carriers for them all: Being thoroughly convinced that it is our policy and interest to do so." -George Washington (1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country' Source: 1795 - letter to Gouverneur Morris, Ref: Washington's Maxims, 54.
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