America is far away and protected by the ocean, England could not be reached by Napoleon himself. You are sheltered, both of you; we are not. (Georges Clemenceau)

America is far away and protected by the ocean, England could not be reached by Napoleon himself. You are sheltered, both of you; we are not.

Georges Clemenceau

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