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"Some in my party threaten to send a message that they don't know a just war when they see it, and more broadly that they're not prepared to use our military strength to protect our security and the cause of freedom"

- Joe Lieberman

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This quote by Joe Lieberman is describing the political divide in the United States over using military force. He is suggesting that some members of his celebration are not willing to utilize military strength to safeguard the security of the United States and the reason for liberty. He is alerting that this could send out a message to the world that the United States is not prepared to utilize its military power to defend its interests and values. He is likewise suggesting that these members of his celebration do not understand the concept of a simply war and the importance of using military force to protect liberty and security. This quote is a pointer that the United States need to be willing to use its military power to protect its interests and worths, which it needs to comprehend the principle of a just war in order to do so.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joe Lieberman somewhere between February 24, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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