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James F. Byrnes Quotes: Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity they seem more afraid of life than of death.
         

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity they seem more afraid of life than of death.


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What we want is a lasting peace. We will oppose soft measures which invite the breaking of the peace.



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