Patriotism quote by Henry A. Wallace

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They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and t

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"They are patriotic in time of war because it is to their interest to be so, but in time of peace they follow power and the dollar wherever they may lead"

- Henry A. Wallace

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This quote is written / told by Henry A. Wallace between October 7, 1888 and November 18, 1965. He/she was a famous Vice President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Patriotism. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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