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The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag.
Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler
Born: Jul 30, 1881
Died: Jun 21, 1940

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