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“The entire deaths of Vietnam died in vain. And they're dying in vain right this very second. And you know what's worse than a soldier dying in vain? It's more soldiers dying in vain. That's what's worse.”

Quote by Mike Gravel

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Mike Gravel, a former United States Senator, was born on May 13, 1930. He served as a Senator from Alaska and had a rich experience in politics and public affairs. more

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