More from John Adams
- Letter to Abigail Adams (12 May 1780)
We’re in a war, dammit! We’re going to have to offend somebody!
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It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation’s humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence.
We’re in a war, dammit! We’re going to have to offend somebody!