We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people…

Thomas Jefferson
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We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people whatever. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, Brett F. Woods (2009). Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution, p.11, Algora Publishing
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