I would prefer being in a hard battle; however, I will be satisfied with whatever happens to me in this war, if only the country comes out of this peril safe and to the satisfaction of the finest and best government on earth.
Knute NelsonAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 2, 1843
- Died: April 28, 1923
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