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When a government goes to war, particularly a democracy, it is the most solemn and awesome responsibility of our leaders
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"When a government goes to war, particularly a democracy, it is the most solemn and awesome responsibility of our leaders - to decide to send our kids to go off and kill and die for us"

- Joe Wilson

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This quote by Joe Wilson emphasizes the gravity of the choice to go to war. It is a suggestion that when a government, specifically a democracy, selects to go to war, it is a severe and weighty decision. It is the duty of the leaders to choose to send their residents, their kids, to fight and potentially die for their nation. This quote functions as a tip of the expense of war and the importance of thinking about all alternatives before making such a choice. It is a pointer of the supreme sacrifice that is made by those who serve in the military and the families who support them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joe Wilson somewhere between July 31, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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