Quote by George McGovern

It doesn't require any particular bravery to stand on the floor of the Senate and urge our boys in Vietnam to fight harder, and if this war mushrooms into a major conflict and a hundred thousand young Americans are killed, it won't be U. S. Senators who die. It will be American soldiers who are too young to qualify for the senate.

It doesn't require any particular bravery to stand on the fl

Summary

This quote highlights the disparity and lack of accountability faced by certain individuals in positions of power. It suggests that politicians who advocate for military intervention often do so without risking their own lives or the lives of their loved ones. By contrasting the potential consequences faced by young soldiers with the relative safety of senators, the quote challenges the courage and empathy exhibited by those who call for war without bearing the true cost.

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Vietnam

By George McGovern

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