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The right of a nation to kill a tyrant in case of necessity can no more be doubted than to hang a robber, or kill a flea.
John Adams
John Adams
John Adams
Born: Oct 30, 1735
Died: Jul 4, 1826

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Nation, Tyrant, Case, More, Robber, Than, Hang, Flea, Doubted, Right, Necessity

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