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Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.
Jim Mattis
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"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet."
— Jim Mattis

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About Jim Mattis

Jim Mattis was a Public Servant from United States (1950–present).

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Who said "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet."?
This quote is attributed to Jim Mattis, a Public Servant from United States.
When did Jim Mattis live?
Jim Mattis lived from 1950 – present.