In April 1975, as quoted in "How 'Vice' Explains Trump's Appeal" (6 January 2019), by Matt Latimer, POLITICO
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This war [in Vietnam] has been marked by so many lies and evasions... that it is not right to have the war end with one last lie.
— Donald Rumsfeld
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "This war [in Vietnam] has been marked by so many lies and evasions... that it is not right to have the war end with one last lie." in the context of "In April 1975, as quoted in "How 'Vice' Explains Trump's Appeal" (6 January 2019), by Matt Latimer, POLITICO" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Donald Rumsfeld" (Quotes, 1970s)
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About Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld (9 July 1932 – 29 June 2021) was the 21st United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2001 to 2006, succeeded by Robert Gates. He also served as the 13th Defense Secretary in 1975–1977 under President Ford, and in other roles under various presidents.
About Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld (9 July 1932 – 29 June 2021) was the 21st United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2001 to 2006, succeeded by Robert Gates. He also served as the 13th Defense Secretary in 1975–1977 under President Ford, and in other roles under various presidents.
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