We did it with their government's foreknowledge and permission, of course-and there were no civilian casualties, equally of course. Once they're dead they're rebels. (Joe Haldeman)

We did it with their government's foreknowledge and permission, of course-and there were no civilian casualties, equally of course. Once they're dead they're rebels.

Joe Haldeman

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