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Quote by James R. Schlesinger

“We have only two modes - complacency and panic.”

Quote by James R. Schlesinger

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James R. Schlesinger

James R. Schlesinger was an American politician and businessman, serving as the United States Secretary of Defense. His tenure as Defense Secretary during the Cold War had a profound impact on American military policy and national security strategy. more

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