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Quote by Tommy Franks

“A terrorist, massive, casualty-producing event [will occur] somewhere in the Western world - it may be in the United States of America - that causes our population to question our own Constitution and to begin to militarize our country in order to avoid a repeat of another mass, casualty-producing event.”

Quote by Tommy Franks

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Tommy Franks, born on June 17, 1945, is a retired American general. He served in various significant positions in the United States Army and is renowned for his role as the commander of coalition forces during the Iraq War, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. more

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