Quote by Ronald Reagan

We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the whole country and put parking strips on it, and still be home by Christmas.

We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the wh

Summary

This quote suggests a desire to use military force against North Vietnam with an overly optimistic and dismissive attitude. The speaker believes that victory would be swift and effortless, implying that the US could completely dominate the country and return triumphantly before the end of the year. However, the quote oversimplifies and underestimates the complexity of war, failing to consider the potential consequences, cost, and human toll of such a conflict. It reflects a naÃ¯ve and unrealistic perspective on the realities of warfare.

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By Ronald Reagan

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