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“The American people want peace. They have long since ceased to talk of a hard or a soft peace for Germany.”

Quote by James F. Byrnes

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James F. Byrnes

James F. Byrnes was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative. He held several key positions during his career, including U.S. Attorney General, Governor of South Carolina, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Byrnes is best known for his role as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during World War II. more

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