Because our homeland and very survival are once more at stake, the American people can't afford to treat this new war against terrorism like they did Vietnam. (David Hackworth)

Because our homeland and very survival are once more at stake, the American people can't afford to treat this new war against terrorism like they did Vietnam.

David Hackworth

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