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Daily George 8/26/04
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Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 06:17 PM UTC
The often repeated statement that the country owes the soldier for his services is based on a misconception of duty and patriotism. The soldier, being a citizen, owes the country his service, and whatever he gets in return from his country is a gift, pure and simple.

General George S. Patton Jr.

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Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 07:39 PM UTC
Mark-- can you see Steve's post -- subject "How about..."
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