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“It is not the armed forces which can protect our democracy. It is the moral strength of democracy which alone can give any meaning to the efforts at military security.”

Quote by Max Lerner

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Max Lerner was an accomplished American journalist and writer, renowned for his insightful reporting on international affairs throughout much of the 20th century. more

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