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Blood Quote by Jim Mattis

“To Marines, love of liberty is not an empty phrase... Rather, it's displayed by blood, sweat, and tears for the fallen.” quote by Jim Mattis — Download Open image

“To Marines, love of liberty is not an empty phrase... Rather, it's displayed by blood, sweat, and tears for the fallen.”

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