You have spent many lives and much treasure to bring freedom to many lands that were reluctant to receive it. And here you have a people who won it by themselves and need only the help to preserve it.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony that while countless lives and resources have been invested to bring freedom to nations that initially resisted it, there are other nations who have achieved freedom through their own efforts and only require assistance in preserving it. It emphasizes the significance of self-determination and the value of supporting those who have fought for their own liberation.

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