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Old 08-29-2007, 07:34 PM   #245
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Originally Posted by Skip
Boy did I get a good chuckle out of that line!

Many years ago when it had become apparent to all (but a handful) that the war in Vietnam had been lost, a then Republican Senator from Vermont named George Aiken advised Lyndon Johnson and subsequently Richard Nixon to retreat by boldly stating "declare victory, and then get out".

You aren't related to the good Senator by any chance?
I'm sorry to say I am not. It sounds like he gave great advice!

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