No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack…

Calvin Coolidge
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No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.
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No nation ever had an army large enough to guarantee it against attack in time of peace, or ensure it of victory in time of war.

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