All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it. (Alexis de Tocqueville)

All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.

Alexis de Tocqueville

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