“Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.” – Mark Twain
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"Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it." – Mark Twain
"Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it." – Mark Twain
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