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"This nation has given the world an object lesson in the whole duty of neutrals, which is to furnish ..." — Elmer Davis
This nation has given the world an object lesson in the whole duty of neutrals, which is to furnish an outlet for the wrath of a belligerent who is annoyed because he cannot defeat his opponent.
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